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Medifast Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

MWN-AI** Summary

Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leader in the health and wellness sector renowned for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle systems, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025. In the fourth quarter, the company experienced a 36.9% decline in revenue, totaling $75.1 million, primarily due to a significant reduction in its active earning coach network, which fell by 40.6% to 16,100. This shrinking figure reflects ongoing challenges in client acquisition, worsened by the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications for weight loss.

The net loss for the quarter reached $18.1 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, which includes a substantial non-cash tax provision charge of $12.1 million, equivalent to $1.10 per share, establishing a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. For the full year, revenues fell 36% to $385.8 million, accompanied by a net loss of $18.7 million, or $1.70 loss per diluted share, contrasting the previous year's income of $2.1 million.

Despite these setbacks, CEO Dan Chard emphasized a strategic transition towards prioritizing metabolic health and reinstating annual guidance as the company aims to enhance coach productivity. Notably, the average revenue per active coach increased by 6.2% year-over-year, indicating improved operational efficiency within the coach network.

On the balance sheet, Medifast maintained a strong financial position with cash and investments totaling $167.3 million and no debt. The outlook for Q1 2026 anticipates revenues between $65 million to $80 million, with projected losses ranging from $0.15 to $0.70 per share, while full-year guidance points to revenues of $270 million to $300 million.

MWN-AI** Analysis

Following Medifast's recent financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, investors should approach the stock with a cautious yet strategic mindset. The reported net loss of $18.1 million for Q4, combined with a substantial year-over-year revenue decline of 36.9% to $75.1 million, indicates a need for the company to recalibrate its growth strategy amid increasing competition, particularly from GLP-1 weight loss medications.

Despite the overall downturn, it's noteworthy that Medifast has solidified its cash reserves, maintaining $167.3 million in cash and zero debt. This strong balance sheet positions the company to invest in strategic initiatives aimed at revamping its business model. The increase in revenue per active earning coach—and the reinstatement of annual guidance—suggests management anticipates an eventual recovery as they pivot towards optimal metabolic health.

Investors should closely monitor Medifast’s trajectory through 2026. The company forecasts Q1 revenue between $65 million and $80 million, and while losses per share are expected to persist, the high cash position suggests that management can weather these short-term challenges. The return of positive coach productivity year-over-year hints at an improving operational environment, warranting attention for potential buy-in during market corrections.

It's crucial for investors to remain vigilant regarding Medifast's ability to adapt to the weight loss industry landscape. The effectiveness of its transformative strategy will be tested in the coming quarters. Those considering an investment should look for signs of improved client acquisition and the re-energized engagement of its coaching network, which could drive a resurgence in revenues. In essence, while risks remain, Medifast's commitment to executing its new path to growth offers a glimmer of hope for long-term investors.

**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.

Source: Business Wire

Medifast (NYSE: MED), the health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

Fourth Quarter 2025

  • Revenue of $75.1 million, with revenue per active earning coach of $4,664
  • Independent active earning coaches of 16,100
  • Net loss of $18.1 million, or $1.65 per diluted share ("EPS"), which includes the tax provision charge to establish a non-cash valuation allowance on the Company's deferred tax balance of $12.1 million (or $1.10 per diluted share)
  • Cash, cash equivalents, and investment Securities of $167.3 million and no debt

Full Year 2025

  • Revenue of $385.8 million
  • Net loss of $18.7 million, or $1.70 per diluted share, which includes the tax provision charge to establish a non-cash valuation allowance on the Company's deferred tax balance of $12.1 million (or $1.10 per diluted share)

“As we enter 2026, Medifast is moving from defining its business transformation strategy to executing on a new path to growth, leading to profitability as we become wholly focused on optimal metabolic health,” said Dan Chard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Medifast.

“In the fourth quarter, we saw coach productivity turn positive year-over-year for the first time since 2022, which has historically been a lead indicator of broader improvement. We also saw a significant increase in coach-led meetings, an indication our coach base is energized and dialed-in to the opportunities ahead. Our foundational work of the past two years has established a direction for future growth, and with these plans in place, we are reinstating annual guidance as we execute against the path we are on to become a metabolic health company.”

Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

Fourth quarter 2025 revenue decreased 36.9% to $75.1 million from $119.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 primarily driven by a decrease in the number of active earning coaches. The total number of active earning coaches decreased 40.6% to 16,100 compared to 27,100 for the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease in the number of active earning coaches was driven by continued pressure with client acquisition reflecting broader challenges in the operating environment, including rapid adoption of GLP-1 medications for weight loss. The average revenue per active earning coach was $4,664, compared to $4,391 for the fourth quarter last year, an increase of 6.2% which was driven by greater alignment of the company's network of coaches, prioritizing productive coaches and efficient coach network structures.

Gross profit decreased 40.9% to $52.1 million from $88.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to lower revenue. The company’s gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 69.4% compared to 74.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of revenue was primarily driven by the loss of leverage on fixed costs of 420 basis points and a one-time restructuring charge of 40 basis points.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) decreased 31.5% to $59.9 million compared to $87.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease in SG&A was primarily due to a $18.6 million decrease in coach compensation due to lower sales volumes and a decrease in the number of active earning coaches, a $5.8 million decrease in company-led marketing related expenses, and a $4.2 million decrease resulting from the realignment of the employee base to lower revenue levels, partially offset by a $1.9 million increase due to a one-time restructuring charge and a $1.6 million increase in coach events costs. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A increased 630 basis points year-over-year to 79.8% of revenue, as compared to 73.5% for the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenue was primarily due to 370 basis points of loss of leverage on fixed costs, a 300 basis point increase for increased coach event costs, and a 250 basis point increase due to a one-time restructuring charge, partially offset by 440 basis points of reduced company-led marketing related expenses.

Loss from operations was $7.8 million compared to income from operations of $0.7 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of revenue, loss from operations was 10.4% for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to income from operations of 0.6% in the prior-year period due to the factors described above impacting revenue and SG&A expenses.

Other income increased 151.1% to $1.4 million from $0.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in other income was primarily due to unrealized losses on the investment in LifeMD common stock in the prior period. The company sold its investment in LifeMD during the three months ended June 30, 2025.

The effective tax rate was negative 183.9% for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 37.3% in the prior-year period, primarily due to establishing a $12.1 million non-cash valuation allowance against the Company's deferred tax assets in the current period.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, net loss was $18.1 million, or $1.65 loss per diluted share, based on approximately 11.0 million shares of common stock outstanding. In the fourth quarter of 2024, net income was $0.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, based on approximately 10.9 million shares of common stock outstanding. The $12.1 million non-cash valuation allowance represents $1.10 of current period loss on a per share basis.

Full Year Fiscal 2025 Results

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, revenue decreased 36.0% to $385.8 million compared to revenue of $602.5 million in 2024. Net loss for 2025 was $18.7 million, or $1.70 loss per diluted share, based on approximately 11.0 million shares outstanding. This compares to 2024 net income of $2.1 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, based on approximately 11.0 million shares outstanding. The $12.1 million non-cash valuation allowance represents $1.10 of current period loss on a per share basis.

Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet

The company’s balance sheet remains strong with cash, cash equivalents, and investment securities of $167.3 million and no interest-bearing debt as of December 31, 2025, compared to $162.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and no debt at December 31, 2024. Working capital as defined as current assets less current liability as of December 31, 2025 was 158.7 million, compared to $150.2 million of working capital at December 31, 2024.

Outlook

The company expects first quarter 2026 revenue to be in the range of $65 million to $80 million and first quarter 2026 loss per share to range from $0.15 to $0.70. The company expects full year 2026 revenue to be in the range of $270 million to $300 million and full year 2026 loss per share to range from $1.55 to $2.75.

Conference Call Information

The conference call is scheduled for today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet, hosted on the Investor Relations section of Medifast’s website at www.MedifastInc.com or directly at https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1749244&tp_key=cd37227dbd and will be archived online and available through May 17, 2026. In addition, listeners may dial (201) 389-0879 to join via telephone.

A telephonic playback will be available from February 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET through Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Participants can dial (412) 317-6671 and enter passcode 13758136 to hear the playback.

About Medifast ® :

Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system. Designed to help address the challenges of metabolic dysfunction, the company’s holistic approach integrates personalized plans, scientifically developed products and a framework for habit creation — all supported by a dedicated network of independent coaches.

Driven to improve metabolic health through advanced science and comprehensive behavioral support, Medifast has introduced Metabolic Synchronization™, a breakthrough science that reverses metabolic dysfunction through a targeted reset. Research demonstrates the company’s comprehensive system activates strong and targeted fat burn to enhance metabolic health and body composition by reducing visceral fat, preserving lean mass and protecting muscle integrity.

Backed by more than 40 years of clinical heritage, Medifast continues to advance its mission of Lifelong Transformation, Making Healthy Lifestyle Second Nature ® . For more information, visit Medifastinc.com .

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Forward Looking Statements

Please Note: This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases or terminology such as “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect” or other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Medifast’s objectives, strategies, plans, goals, outlook or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the current expectations of the management of Medifast and are subject to certain events, risks, uncertainties and other factors. Some of these factors include, among others, Medifast's inability to maintain and grow the network of independent coaches; industry competition and new weight loss products, including weight loss medications such as GLP-1s, or services; Medifast’s health or advertising related claims by clients; Medifast's inability to continue to develop new products; effectiveness of Medifast's advertising and marketing programs, including use of social media by coaches; effectiveness of the Company's strategic pivot towards metabolic health; the departure of one or more key personnel; Medifast's inability to protect against online security risks and cyberattacks; competitors use of artificial intelligence to make their offer more competitive; risks associated with Medifast's direct-to-consumer business model; disruptions in Medifast's supply chain; product liability claims; adverse publicity associated with Medifast's products; the impact of existing and future laws and regulations on Medifast’s business; fluctuations of Medifast's common stock market price; increases in litigation; actions of activist investors; the consequences of other geopolitical events, overall economic and market conditions and the resulting impact on consumer sentiment and spending patterns; and Medifast's ability to prevent or detect a failure of internal control over financial reporting. Although Medifast believes that the expectations, statements and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and other filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.

MEDIFAST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share amounts & dividend data)

Three months ended December 31,

Year ended December 31,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Revenue

$

75,096

$

119,003

$

385,788

$

602,463

Cost of sales

22,956

30,784

110,601

157,840

Gross profit

52,140

88,219

275,187

444,623

Selling, general, and administrative

59,943

87,510

289,400

441,745

Income (loss) from operations

(7,803)

709

(14,213)

2,878

Other income

Interest income

1,420

953

5,516

4,804

Other income (expense)

1

(387)

3,058

(3,895)

1,421

566

8,574

909

Income (loss) from operations before income taxes

(6,382)

1,275

(5,639)

3,787

Provision for income taxes

11,737

475

13,033

1,696

Net income (loss)

$

(18,119)

$

800

$

(18,672)

$

2,091

Earnings (loss) per share - basic

$

(1.65)

$

0.07

$

(1.70)

$

0.19

Earnings (loss) per share - diluted

$

(1.65)

$

0.07

$

(1.70)

$

0.19

Weighted average shares outstanding

Basic

10,991

10,938

10,981

10,930

Diluted

10,991

10,983

10,981

10,963

MEDIFAST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except par value)

December 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

89,303

$

90,928

Inventories, net

20,228

42,421

Investments

77,970

71,416

Income taxes, prepaid

5,116

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

9,066

9,639

Total current assets

201,683

214,404

Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation

31,230

37,527

Right-of-use assets

7,232

11,155

Other assets

7,828

9,667

Deferred tax assets, net

11,460

TOTAL ASSETS

$

247,973

$

284,213

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

38,359

$

56,494

Income taxes payable

1,485

Current lease obligations

4,603

6,182

Total current liabilities

42,962

64,161

Lease obligations, net of current lease obligations

6,091

9,943

Total liabilities

49,053

74,104

Commitments

Stockholders' Equity

Common stock, par value 0.001 per share: 20,000 shares authorized; 10,991 and 10,938 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024

11

11

Additional paid-in capital

40,406

33,136

Accumulated other comprehensive income

234

180

Retained earnings

158,269

176,782

Total stockholders' equity

198,920

210,109

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

247,973

$

284,213

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Investor Contact:
Medifast, Inc.
Steven Zenker
InvestorRelations@medifastinc.com
(443) 379-5256

FAQ**

Given the significant decrease in the number of active earning coaches for MEDIFAST INC MED, what strategies are being implemented to reverse this trend and attract new coaches in the future?

Medifast Inc. is implementing targeted recruitment campaigns, enhancing training programs, and boosting incentives to attract and retain new active earning coaches while revitalizing its marketing efforts to showcase the benefits of coaching with the company.

How does MEDIFAST INC MED plan to address the competition posed by the rapid adoption of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, which has reportedly impacted client acquisition?

Medifast Inc. plans to enhance its value proposition by emphasizing comprehensive support and personalized services, while also diversifying its product offerings to compete with the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications for weight loss.

With a net loss of $18.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, what specific measures is MEDIFAST INC MED taking to improve profitability and operational efficiency moving forward?

MEDIFAST INC is implementing cost-cutting initiatives, enhancing product offerings, streamlining operations, and focusing on expanding sales channels to improve profitability and operational efficiency following their $18.1 million net loss in Q4 2025.

How does the management of MEDIFAST INC MED intend to utilize its cash reserves and lack of debt to support growth and transformation strategies as the company shifts focus to optimal metabolic health?

Medifast Inc. plans to leverage its cash reserves and debt-free status to invest in innovative product development, enhance marketing efforts, and expand its distribution channels, all aimed at promoting optimal metabolic health and driving sustainable growth.

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