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Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/05/2025: HLF (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $9.67
1 Year Target Price $9.67
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -28.3% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.26B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 3.9 | 1Y Target Price 9.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 3.9 | 1Y Target Price 9.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.83 | 52 Weeks Range 5.04 - 13.35 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.04 - 13.35 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.13 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 6.47% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.72% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE 3.9 | Forward PE 4.72 | Enterprise Value 3193218464 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25 |
Enterprise Value 3193218464 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.17 | Shares Outstanding 103310720 | Shares Floating 79184568 |
Shares Outstanding 103310720 | Shares Floating 79184568 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.92 | Percent Institutions 101.62 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. was founded in 1980 by Mark Hughes. Initially selling products from his car, the company grew rapidly through a multi-level marketing model. Over time, it faced scrutiny regarding its business practices but adapted to maintain its market presence. It became a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE under the ticker HLF.
Core Business Areas
- Weight Management: Herbalife's core segment focuses on weight loss and management products, including meal replacement shakes, protein snacks, and supplements designed to support weight goals.
- Nutrition and Wellness: This segment includes dietary supplements, vitamins, and products aimed at overall health and wellness, catering to a broad range of nutritional needs.
- Sports and Fitness: Herbalife offers a range of products designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, including protein powders, hydration drinks, and energy supplements to support performance and recovery.
- Personal Care: This segment includes skin and hair care products such as lotions, shampoos, and conditioners.
Leadership and Structure
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. is led by a board of directors and executive management team. The company operates through a network of independent distributors who sell products directly to consumers. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with regional and country-level management teams overseeing distribution and sales operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Formula 1 Meal Replacement Shake: Herbalife's flagship product, a meal replacement shake designed for weight management. Competitors include SlimFast, Ensure, and other meal replacement brands. Market share data varies by region but contributes significantly to overall revenue. Precise figures are generally not broken out individually.
- Herbal Tea Concentrate: A popular energy-boosting tea concentrate. Competitors include Lipton, Celestial Seasonings and other herbal tea brands. Revenue from this product is significant, contributing to overall sales volume.
- Herbalife24 Sports Nutrition Line: A comprehensive line of products for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, including protein powders, hydration drinks, and energy supplements. Competitors include Gatorade, Optimum Nutrition, and other sports nutrition brands. Revenue for the sports line is significant but is less than the weight management segment.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The nutritional supplement industry is large and competitive, driven by increasing consumer interest in health and wellness. The industry is subject to regulatory scrutiny and shifting consumer preferences.
Positioning
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. operates as a multi-level marketing (MLM) company, relying on a network of independent distributors to sell its products. Its competitive advantages include a well-established brand, a broad product range, and a global distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global dietary supplements market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars, with varying estimates from different research firms. Herbalife targets a portion of this TAM via weight management, nutritional supplements, and sports nutrition products, but market penetration faces competition and MLM model challenges.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global brand recognition
- Extensive distributor network
- Broad product range
- Experienced management team
- Established infrastructure
Weaknesses
- Reliance on MLM model
- Regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges
- Distributor attrition
- Sensitivity to negative publicity
- Complex compensation structure
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets
- Developing innovative products
- Strengthening online presence
- Enhancing distributor training and support
- Adopting sustainable practices
Threats
- Intense competition
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturns
- Negative publicity and lawsuits
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NUTR
- USNA
- NLS
Competitive Landscape
Herbalife faces intense competition from other nutritional supplement companies and MLM organizations. Its competitive advantage lies in its well-established brand and global distributor network, but it also faces challenges related to its MLM model and regulatory scrutiny.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth can be determined from review financial reports and annual reports.
Future Projections: Future projections can be determined from review financial reports and annual reports.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives would be announced in quarterly earning calls and can be found in company reports.
Summary
Herbalife has strong brand recognition and a global distribution network, but the MLM business model invites scrutiny. While its product range remains popular, changes in consumer preferences and regulatory changes impact performance. The company needs to balance growth with addressing concerns about distributor practices and ensure regulatory compliance. Competitors provide constant market pressure.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Market Analysis Reports
- Company Website
- Financial Websites (Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The data provided is based on available information and may be subject to change. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Herbalife Nutrition Ltd
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Los Angeles, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-12-16 | President & CEO Mr. Stephan Paulo Gratziani | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Packaged Foods | Full time employees 8600 | Website https://www.herbalife.com |
Full time employees 8600 | Website https://www.herbalife.com | ||
Herbalife Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides health and wellness products in North America, Mexico, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers products in the areas of weight management; targeted nutrition; energy, sports, and fitness; outer nutrition; and literature, promotional, and other items. It also provides weight management products, including meal replacement products, protein shakes, drink mixes, weight loss supplements, healthy snacks, and metabolism boosting teas; targeted nutrition products, which comprise functional beverages, and dietary and nutritional supplements that contain herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other natural ingredients; outer nutrition products, such as facial skin, body, and hair care products; and energy, sports, and fitness products, including N-R-G tea and energy drink products. In addition, it offers literature, promotional, and other materials that comprise start-up kits, sales tools, and educational materials. The company sells its products through sales representatives, independent service providers, and company-operated retail stores and platforms. The company was formerly known as Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. and changed its name to Herbalife Ltd. in April 2023. Herbalife Ltd. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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