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MEDIFAST INC stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Updated on Jul 17, 2026)

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Sell candidate since Jul 17, 2026

The MEDIFAST INC stock price fell by -2.29% on the last day (Friday, 17th Jul 2026) from $10.50 to $10.26. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 4.10% from a day low at $10.24 to a day high of $10.66. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -6.39% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 19 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 147 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.51 million.

The stock lies in the lower of a very wide and falling trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $9.91 is broken, it will firstly indicate a stronger fall rate. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -8.69% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $9.05 and $11.40 at the end of this 3-month period.

MED Signals & Forecast

A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and so far it has risen 0.588%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The MEDIFAST INC stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $10.63 and $11.32. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for MEDIFAST INC stock

MEDIFAST INC finds support from accumulated volume at $10.20 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $0.420 (4.10%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.60%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (MED) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 20th

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 20th we expect MEDIFAST INC to open at $10.39, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $10.06 and $10.46, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.404 (+/-4.01%) up or down from last closing price. If MEDIFAST INC takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.01% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $10.20 (0.58%) than the resistance at $10.51 (2.44%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is MEDIFAST INC stock A Buy?

MEDIFAST INC holds several negative signals and is within a very wide and falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.

Current score: -2.236 Sell Candidate Downgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on July 20, 2026 - $10.39 ( 1.23%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 10.81 5.33%
R2 10.65 3.76%
R1 10.55 2.80%
Price 10.26
S1 10.23 -0.329%
S2 10.13 -1.30%
S3 9.97 -2.86%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 12.69 23.68%
R2 11.04 7.60%
R1 10.51 2.44%
Price 10.26
S1 10.20 -0.585%
S2 0 -
S3 0 -

MED Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Sep 07, 2023 Sep 18, 2023 Nov 07, 2023 $1.65 2.40%
2 Jun 15, 2023 Jun 26, 2023 Aug 08, 2023 $1.65 1.85%
3 Mar 16, 2023 Mar 27, 2023 May 09, 2023 $1.65 1.89%
4 Dec 08, 2022 Dec 19, 2022 Feb 07, 2023 $1.64 1.43%
5 Sep 08, 2022 Sep 19, 2022 Nov 08, 2022 $1.64 1.50%

FAQ

What is the symbol for MEDIFAST INC Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for MEDIFAST INC is MED and it is traded on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell MEDIFAST INC Stock?
MEDIFAST INC holds several negative signals and is within a very wide and falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.

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What's the current price of MEDIFAST INC Stock?
As of the end of day on the Jul 17, 2026, the price of an MEDIFAST INC (MED) share was $10.26.

What is the 52-week high and low for MEDIFAST INC Stock?
The 52-week high for MEDIFAST INC Stock is $15.37 and the 52-week low is $9.22.

What is the market capitalization of MEDIFAST INC Stock?
As of the Jul 17, 2026, the market capitalization of MEDIFAST INC is 114.082M.

When is the next earnings date for MEDIFAST INC?
The upcoming earnings date for MEDIFAST INC is Aug 03, 2026.
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ABOUT MEDIFAST INC
MEDIFAST
Medifast, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes weight loss, weight management, healthy living products, and other consumable health and nutritional products in the United States and the Asia-Pacific. The company offers bars, bites, pretzels, puffs, cereal crunch, drinks, hearty choices, oatmeal, pancakes, pudding, soft serves, shakes, smoothies, soft bakes, and soups under the OPTAVIA, Optimal Health by Take Shape for Life...
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