Press Releases
Every day, more lives are transformed all over the world – one healthy habit at a time. Read the latest about how Medifast and the OPTAVIA® movement is impacting people’s lives.
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May 4, 2021
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021....
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Apr 20, 2021
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, will announce financial results for the first quarter ended March 31,...
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Mar 24, 2021Nearly nine out of ten survey respondents (89%) report that nutrition is important to them; however, 56% say it's difficult to eat healthy
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, today released survey findings from a consumer study designed to...
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Mar 18, 2021
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $1.42...
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Feb 25, 2021
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended...
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Feb 11, 2021
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and full year...
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Dec 29, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced today that Dan Chard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,...
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Dec 17, 2020Findings reveal 63% of Americans have already adopted new, positive health routines since March, 96% of whom plan to continue embracing healthy habits in 2021
For most Americans, 2020 has been a year filled with tremendous challenges and changes, especially as it relates to health and wellness. To better understand the impact the pandemic is having on...
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Dec 14, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced that Non- Executive Chairman of the Board, Michael MacDonald,...
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Dec 10, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $1.13 quarterly...
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Nov 2, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. Third...
Nov 2, 2020Health & Wellness Company Achieves Top Ranking on Coveted ListMedifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, which offers Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®, today...
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Oct 20, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020...
Oct 5, 2020Company to Lead Virtual Mindfulness Sessions for Children in Need as Part of Healthy Habits For All® InitiativeMedifast (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA® , hosted its second annual Healthy Habits For All Week, a week of service dedicated...
Sep 21, 2020Accomplished Industry Executive Tapped to Drive Scalability and Supply Chain ExcellenceMedifast (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, today announced that it has appointed Lauren Walker as Executive Vice President,...
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Sep 10, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $1.13 quarterly...
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Aug 5, 2020
Medifast (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. Second Quarter...
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Jul 29, 2020Over 140,000 Social Media Views and 50,000 Registrations for the Broadcast Event
Medifast (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, hosted a new, live broadcast event experience, OPTAVIA Together Live, replacing its...
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Jul 22, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, will announce financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 on...
Jul 20, 2020New CFO brings more than 25 years of financial experience to fast growing health and wellness companyMedifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, today announced that it has appointed James (Jim) Maloney as Chief Financial...
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Jul 13, 2020Most Americans Are Concerned About at Least One Aspect of their Mental or Physical Health Amidst Pandemic
Nearly nine out of ten U.S. adults (88 percent) report experiencing stress during the pandemic, according to a survey conducted by Medifast (NYSE: MED), the company behind OPTAVIA®, one of the...
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Jun 16, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $1.13 quarterly...
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May 5, 2020
Medifast (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. First Quarter...
May 4, 2020Medifast, Inc. of Baltimore, Md., is recalling 24,923 boxes of OPTAVIA Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal because the product may contain undeclared traces of milk. People who...
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Apr 21, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, will announce financial results for the first quarter ended March 31,...
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Mar 19, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $1.13 quarterly...
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Mar 4, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced today that Timothy G. Robinson, Chief Financial Officer, will be...
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Feb 27, 2020
Medifast (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, today announced it will ring The Opening Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on
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Feb 26, 2020Revenue increased 17% in the Fourth Quarter and 42% for the Full Year
BALTIMORE, Feb. 26, 2020 PRNewswire/ -- Medifast (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, which offers Lifelong Transformation, One...
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Feb 13, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended
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Jan 21, 2020Christina and Jorge Gutierrez are part of a Community of more than 32,000 Active Earning OPTAVIA Coaches who Inspire and Support Clients on their Optimal Health & Wellbeing Journeys
Medifast (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA, which offers Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®, has been featured...
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Jan 6, 2020
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, which offers Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®, announced...
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Dec 10, 2019Health and Wellness Company Celebrates Asia-Pacific Expansion
Medifast (NYSE: MED), the company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, which offers Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®, announced its...
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Dec 3, 2019Dividend increase follows another quarter of double-digit revenue growth
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $1.13...
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Nov 21, 2019
Medifast (NYSE: MED) a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously adopted a limited...
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Nov 7, 2019Reports Record Revenues; Updates Full Year Outlook
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019....
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Oct 17, 2019
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September...
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Oct 7, 2019Global Health and Wellness Company Announces Claudia Greninger as Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Medifast (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, is proud to announce it has named Claudia Greninger as Executive Vice...
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Sep 24, 2019
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading developer of clinically proven health and wellness programs, products and services, announced today that Tim Robinson, Chief Financial Officer, will present...
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Sep 19, 2019Thousands of volunteers joined forces to invest in the health and wellness of their local communities during the company's Healthy Habits For All™ Week
Medifast (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, held its first Healthy Habits For All Week, a week of service dedicated to...
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Sep 12, 2019
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.75 cash...
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Aug 1, 2019Reports Record Revenues; Raises Full Year Outlook
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading developer of clinically proven health and wellness programs, products and services, today reported strong results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019....
Jul 29, 2019More than 11,000 Registered for Annual Event in Orlando, FloridaMedifast, (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, today announced record-breaking attendance at its annual OPTAVIA...
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Jul 18, 2019
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, will announce financial results for the second quarter ended June 30,...
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Jun 13, 2019
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.75 cash...
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May 23, 2019
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, announced today that Dan Chard, Chief Executive Officer, and Tim...
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May 6, 2019The company's philanthropic initiative, Healthy Habits For All™, commits more than $2.5 million to nonprofit partners to teach healthy habits through education and access
Medifast (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, announces its commitment to bring healthy habits to kids and families in...
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May 1, 2019First Quarter Revenue Increased 68% to $165.9 Million
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. First...
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Apr 22, 2019
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the first quarter ended March 31,...
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Mar 13, 2019
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.75 cash...
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Feb 26, 2019Revenue Increased 87% in the Fourth Quarter and 66% for the Full Year
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year...
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Feb 12, 2019
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and full year...
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Jan 8, 2019
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, announced today that Dan Chard, Chief Executive Officer, and Tim...
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Dec 11, 2018Company declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share, largest in company's history
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.75 cash...
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Nov 14, 2018Company Reiterates Confidence in Strategic Growth Plan and Shareholder Value Creation
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, today announced it has completed a $10 million stock repurchase. This...
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Nov 6, 2018Third Quarter Revenue Increased 80% and EPS Increased 107%
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended...
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Oct 30, 2018Company Announces New Hires, Including Appointment of Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer, to Support Asia-Pacific Expansion
Medifast (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, today announced the appointment of Tony Tyree as Chief Marketing Officer...
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Oct 23, 2018
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September...
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Sep 6, 2018
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.48 cash...
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Aug 2, 2018Second Quarter Revenue Increased 55% and EPS Increased 84%
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June...
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Jul 24, 2018Nearly 6,000 OPTAVIA Coaches Gathered for Training in St. Louis, MO
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and provider of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, today announced its lifestyle brand, OPTAVIA, hosted its largest event...
Jul 23, 2018Purposeful Hydration Unveiled at Annual OPTAVIA ConventionMedifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and provider of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, today announced the launch of its new hydration system, Purposeful...
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Jul 16, 2018
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the second quarter ended June 30,...
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Jun 14, 2018
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.48 cash...
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May 3, 2018First Quarter Revenue Increased 40% and EPS Increased 98%
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March...
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Apr 20, 2018
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the first quarter ended March 31,...
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Mar 15, 2018
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.48 cash...
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Mar 6, 2018Revenue increased 25% in the Fourth Quarter and 10% For the Full Year
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year...
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Feb 28, 2018Company's Coach Community Will Expand to Hong Kong and Singapore in 2019
Medifast (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven healthy living products and programs, today announced it is expanding into the Asia-Pacific markets of Hong Kong...
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Feb 20, 2018
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal...
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Jan 16, 2018OPTAVIA Coach, Melody Perdue, Celebrates Health, Attributes Success to Community Support and Holistic Lifestyle Change
Medifast, a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven, healthy living products and programs, announced its lifestyle brand, OPTAVIA, has been highlighted in the coveted PEOPLE Half...
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Dec 21, 2017
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven healthy living products and programs, announced today that Daniel R. Chard, Chief Executive Officer, and...
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Dec 6, 2017
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.48 cash...
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Nov 7, 2017Third Quarter 2017 Revenue of $77.2 Million and EPS of $0.55 Exceed Company Guidance
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September...
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Oct 18, 2017
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September...
- Sep 26, 2017Company Partners with OPTAVIA Coaches to Support All Hands Volunteers® Non-Profit
Medifast, a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven healthy living products and programs, today announced a donation of more than $60,000 to the All Hands Volunteers non-profit...
- Sep 18, 2017Company Joins Thriving Business Community in Baltimore City by end of 2017
Medifast, a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven healthy living products and programs, today announced plans to move its corporate headquarters to the heart of downtown...
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Sep 7, 2017
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading provider of clinically studied healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.32 cash dividend to its...
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Aug 8, 2017Second Quarter 2017 Revenue of $75.7 Million and EPS of $0.63 Exceed Company Guidance
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading provider of clinically studied healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. "Our second...
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Jul 24, 2017Company Celebrates 1 Million Lives Impacted at Largest Event in History
Medifast, Inc., a leading provider of clinically studied healthy living products and programs, announced its Take Shape For Life® business has rebranded to OPTAVIA™ at the largest event in the...
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Jul 18, 2017
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading provider of clinically studied healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 on Tuesday,...
Jun 20, 2017Company Makes Third Consecutive Appearance on List Honoring Largest Names in IndustryMedifast®, Inc., a leading provider of clinically studied healthy living products and programs, today announced that its Take Shape For Life business, represented by its community of Health...
- Jun 14, 2017
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading provider of clinically studied healthy living products and programs, announced today that it has established a repurchase plan under Rule 10b5-1 (the...
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Jun 7, 2017
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading provider of clinically studied healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.32 cash dividend to its...
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May 4, 2017First Quarter 2017 Revenue of $70.6 Million
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the...
May 1, 2017Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), is proud to announce it has been named to the 2017 Forbes 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America list for the second consecutive year. Medifast, in partnership with...
- Apr 24, 2017
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the...
- Mar 9, 2017Company Reports Full Year 2016 Net Revenue of $274.5 Million
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the...
Mar 7, 2017Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors...
- Feb 23, 2017
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the...
Feb 20, 2017Health and wellness leader launches expanded clean label product offering, unveils plans to accelerate growthMedifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, announced that Take Shape For Life®, the...
- Jan 3, 2017
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, announced today that Daniel R. Chard, Chief...
- Dec 8, 2016
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors...
- Dec 2, 2016NACD Fellows Demonstrate Their Commitment to Corporate Governance and Leadership in the Boardroom
Medifast, Inc. announced that the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Michael MacDonald, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, as an NACD Board...
- Nov 3, 2016Third Quarter 2016 Revenue and Profitability Exceed Company Guidance
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the...
- Oct 12, 2016
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, will announce financial results for the...
- Oct 3, 2016Michael MacDonald Continues as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
Medifast, Inc.® (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, today announced that Daniel ("Dan") R....
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Sep 8, 2016
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, announced today that its Board of Directors...
- Aug 3, 2016Second Quarter 2016 Revenue of $71.1 Million
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the...
- Jul 25, 2016
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, today announced that Take Shape For Life®,...
