Medifast (MED) Stock Forecast & Price Target $19.44 +1.12 (+6.11%) (As of 11/27/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Medifast - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Consensus Rating HoldBased on 1 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold1Buy0 Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Medifast in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating for MED. Consensus Price Target $17.00-12.55% Downside According to the 1 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Medifast, the average price target is $17.00. The highest price target for MED is $17.00, while the lowest price target for MED is $17.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -12.55% from the current price of $19.44. Get the Latest News and Ratings for MED and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Medifast and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up MED Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast11/30/23 to 11/29/241 Month Ago10/31/23 to 10/30/243 Months Ago9/1/23 to 8/31/241 Year Ago11/30/22 to 11/30/23Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)Hold1 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$17.00$17.50$49.75$81.00Forecasted Upside-12.55% Downside-6.42% Downside171.86% Upside22.04% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldSellReduceHold 2024 Election Year Stocks: Uncover Hidden Gems! (Ad)In the lead-up to the pivotal 2024 election year, we're excited to present our comprehensive report, "Election Year Investment Gems: Stock Poised To Takeoff In 2024," brimming with insights and opportunities you won't want to miss.Secure your copy now by clicking this link. MED Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History MED Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Medifast Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeMedifastConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.00 2.50 2.50Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside-12.55% Downside36.38% Upside6.73% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent MED NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails11/5/2024DA Davidson3 of 5 starsL. WeiserSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$16.50 ➝ $17.00-9.62%10/13/2023Stephens4 of 5 stars Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$82.00+16.11%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 03:42 AM ET. MED Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Medifast's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 1 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Medifast is $17.00, with a high forecast of $17.00 and a low forecast of $17.00. Should I buy or sell Medifast stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Medifast in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" MED shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MED, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does Medifast's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, Medifast's stock has a predicted downside of -12.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Medifast been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Medifast's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Medifast? Medifast has been rated by research analysts at DA Davidson in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Medifast more than its competitors? Analysts like Medifast less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Medifast is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how MED compares to other companies. 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