Herbalife Ltd HLF
- Market cap
- $1.3B
- P/E
- 7.8×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 21.13 | 24.10 | 33.76 | 33.62 | 20.73 | 36.52 | 12.04 | 11.14 | 6.21 | 5.04 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 36.11 | 39.82 | 60.41 | 61.77 | 52.89 | 59.00 | 45.80 | 21.33 | 15.43 | 15.17 |
High Price
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| 8,300 | 8,300 | 8,900 | 9,500 | 9,900 | 10,800 | 10,100 | 9,200 | 8,600 | 8,500 |
Employees
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 4,488 | 4,428 | 4,892 | 4,877 | 5,542 | 5,803 | 5,204 | 5,062 | 4,993 | 5,038 |
Revenue
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| 80.96% | 80.83% | 81.21% | 80.36% | 79.24% | 78.64% | 77.45% | 76.47% | 77.88% | 77.87% |
Gross Margin
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| 365 | 471 | 464 | 451 | 516 | 561 | 425 | 203 | 169 | 275 |
EBT
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| 8.13% | 10.64% | 9.49% | 9.26% | 9.32% | 9.66% | 8.16% | 4.01% | 3.39% | 5.46% |
EBT Margin
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| 260 | 214 | 297 | 311 | 373 | 447 | 321 | 142 | 254 | 228 |
Net Income
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| 98 | 100 | 100 | 98 | 100 | 108 | 115 | 113 | 121 | 121 |
Depreciation
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| 27.02 | 27.94 | 34.89 | 35.50 | 42.14 | 54.80 | 52.84 | 51.14 | 49.63 | 49.00 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.57 | 1.35 | 2.12 | 2.26 | 2.83 | 4.22 | 3.26 | 1.44 | 2.53 | 2.22 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 2.21 | 3.73 | 4.62 | 3.33 | 4.78 | 4.35 | 3.58 | 3.61 | 2.84 | 3.24 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.86) | (0.60) | (0.60) | (0.77) | (0.85) | (1.43) | (1.59) | (1.36) | (1.21) | (0.78) |
Capex/Sh
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| 1.35 | 3.12 | 4.03 | 2.56 | 3.93 | 2.92 | 1.99 | 2.25 | 1.62 | 2.46 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 1.18 | (2.11) | (5.16) | (2.84) | (6.51) | (13.14) | (12.85) | (10.71) | (7.96) | (4.96) |
Book Value/Sh
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| 166 | 159 | 140 | 137 | 132 | 106 | 99 | 99 | 101 | 103 |
Shares
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| 15.72 | 27.21 | 28.00 | 21.09 | 16.92 | 9.79 | 4.59 | 10.74 | 2.65 | 5.78 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.91 | 1.24 | 1.69 | 1.34 | 1.14 | 0.75 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.13 | 0.26 |
PS Ratio
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| 20.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.04 | 1.46 | 1.95 | 1.54 | 1.39 | 1.12 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.59 |
EV/Sales
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| 20.95 | 13.06 | 16.87 | 21.38 | 14.91 | 21.03 | 18.63 | 15.77 | 15.41 | 11.72 |
EV/FCF
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| 367 | 591 | 648 | 458 | 629 | 460 | 353 | 358 | 285 | 333 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (143) | (95) | (84) | (106) | (112) | (151) | (156) | (135) | (122) | (80) |
Capex
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| 224 | 495 | 564 | 351 | 517 | 309 | 196 | 223 | 163 | 253 |
FCF
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| 671 | 954 | 216 | 524 | 649 | 351 | 380 | 122 | (87) | 132 |
Working Cap'
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| 1,448 | 2,268 | 2,454 | 1,803 | 2,428 | 2,763 | 2,692 | 2,562 | 2,260 | 1,993 |
Total Debt
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| 604 | 989 | 1,255 | 964 | 1,383 | 2,161 | 2,184 | 1,987 | 1,845 | 1,640 |
Net Debt
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| 196 | (335) | (723) | (390) | (856) | (1,391) | (1,266) | (1,060) | (801) | (509) |
Sh' Equity
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| 10.31% | 7.83% | 10.43% | 11.37% | 12.95% | 15.17% | 11.57% | 5.13% | 9.18% | 8.28% |
ROA
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| 35.78% | 58.92% | 80.33% | 61.90% | 75.99% | 59.62% | 37.11% | 24.03% | 23.11% | 26.60% |
ROIC
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| 364.15% | (309.10%) | (56.06%) | (55.86%) | (59.80%) | (39.79%) | (24.18%) | (12.23%) | (27.32%) | (34.84%) |
ROE
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Herbalife Ltd peers in Packaged Foods
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|---|---|---|---|
| SENEA Seneca Foods Corp. | $1.3B | 10.4× | Compare |
| FLO Flowers Foods, Inc. | $1.2B | 22.1× | Compare |
| JJSF J & J Snack Foods Corp. | $1.4B | 29.6× | Compare |
| NOMD Nomad Foods Limited | $1.5B | 10.4× | Compare |
| Company | Market cap | P/E | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRBR BellRing Brands Inc. | $911.1M | 5.5× | Compare |
| SMPL The Simply Good Foods Company | $834.2M | 0.0× | Compare |
| UTZ Utz Brands, Inc. | $2.1B | 0.0× | Compare |
| JBSS John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | $784.1M | 12.7× | Compare |
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) key facts
- Herbalife Ltd (HLF) is a Packaged Foods company in the Consumer Defensive sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Herbalife Ltd’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $5.0 billion, up 0.89% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $227.8 million, or $2.22 per share (basic), a net margin of 4.53%.
- As of September 25, 2026, HLF traded at $12.55, a market capitalization of $1.3 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 7.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 0.3× sales.
- Return on equity was −34.8% and debt-to-equity -4.32.
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) Latest News
23 Sep
Herbalife (HLF) board approves a share repurchase of up to $250 million over three years to buy back stock when value appears. Shares posted modest near-term momentum (about +2.6% in 1 day, +2.5% in 7 days) but remain down ~4.6% year-to-date; total return over the past year was 35.3%. The stock trades around $12.23 versus a fair value near $17, implying roughly 28% undervaluation per a consensus view. Risks include flat to declining volumes in several regions, reliance on distributor recruitment, and currency headwinds, suggesting top-line growth could stay pressured as markets mature. A push into personalized wellness technology could sharpen the investment thesis if distributor engagement holds, otherwise the buyback may reflect sentiment more than fundamentals. Buyback plus wellness push could modestly lift sentiment and valuation but core growth remains challenged by mature markets and macro headwinds.
15 Sep
Herbalife Ltd commits $250 million to repurchase its own shares amid recent stock price declines. Stock buyback of $250 million signals management confidence and may lift near-term investor sentiment.
8 Sep
Herbalife Ltd announces a $250 million share repurchase program. A $250 million share repurchase provides moderate support to stock price via increased demand and positive signaling to investors.
31 Aug
Herbalife (HLF) shares are declining sharply on negative developments pressuring the stock. Stock decline points to short-term pressure on market performance without clear long-term structural shifts.
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) announces planned CEO transition. Planned CEO transition may moderately shift strategy and investor views without altering core operations.
26 Aug
Herbalife outlines growth strategy centered on APAC momentum, margin expansion and debt reduction. Plans for APAC momentum, margin growth and debt cuts point to moderate influence on financial performance and market position.
20 Aug
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) is identified as the Russell 2000 stock with competitive advantages while two others receive negative recommendations. Positive mention of competitive advantages for Herbalife Ltd may shift investor sentiment and near-term share performance.
8 Aug
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) released Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results, guidance, and operational updates. Q2 earnings and guidance typically affect near-term stock movement and sentiment but rarely shift long-term trajectory.
6 Aug
Herbalife Ltd shares fell 7.5% after reporting a profit swing and naming a new CFO in Q2 2026 results. Profit swing and CFO change point to operational and leadership issues that may pressure near-term performance and sentiment.
Herbalife Ltd posted fourth consecutive quarter of net sales growth in Q2 2026 earnings call. Four straight quarters of net sales growth point to sustained revenue gains that can lift Herbalife's valuation and sentiment.
5 Aug
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) exceeded Q2 CY2026 sales expectations. Quarterly sales beat provides moderate positive signal for near-term stock reaction without altering long-term company trajectory.
25 Jun
Herbalife Ltd and IIT Madras launch India's first Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology. India research center launch supports potential product innovation in nutrition sector.
29 May
Herbalife Ltd reported Q1 earnings placed in context of other personal care stocks' performance. Q1 earnings disclosure offers moderate insight into Herbalife operations versus sector peers.
22 May
Herbalife Ltd. beat first-quarter EPS estimates. Q1 EPS beat can lift near-term investor sentiment and stock price for Herbalife.
16 May
Herbalife's Q1 earnings call featured analyst questions focused on company growth strategies, regulatory matters, and operational outlook. Analyst questions in earnings calls provide insights into performance and strategy that moderately shape near-term market sentiment.
14 May
Herbalife's earnings quality reassures investors, as cash flow from operations significantly exceeds net earnings with a low accrual ratio of 7%, indicating reliable profitability backed by actual cash generation. Strong earnings quality highlights sustainable financial health, moderately boosting investor confidence and stock sentiment.
13 May
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) shares dropped 16.2% despite beating Q1 earnings expectations, refinancing debt, and announcing a strategic pivot toward personalized nutrition. Q1 earnings beat, debt refinancing, and pivot to personalized nutrition mark significant financial stabilization and strategic redirection amid sharp stock decline.
Herbalife partners with Cristiano Ronaldo to launch the 'Fuel Like Ronaldo' campaign, promoting performance nutrition products for integration into everyday routines. Cristiano Ronaldo endorsement boosts Herbalife's brand visibility and targets consumer engagement in nutrition, with moderate potential for sales uplift.
10 May
Herbalife released Q1 earnings call highlights, covering financial results, sales performance across regions, profitability metrics, cost management initiatives, and outlook for the year. Q1 earnings highlights reveal financial health, guidance, and strategies that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.
8 May
Herbalife partners with Cristiano Ronaldo to launch the 'Fuel Like Ronaldo' campaign, integrating performance nutrition products into everyday routines to inspire fans worldwide. Celebrity endorsement by Ronaldo boosts brand visibility and marketing reach, potentially lifting sales and investor sentiment moderately.
7 May
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, regional performance, and strategic initiatives. Earnings call summary reveals quarterly financials and outlook with moderately noticeable influence on performance and sentiment.
6 May
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) released Q1 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results, revenue by region, net sales changes, adjusted EBITDA, management updates on strategy, distributor growth, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings transcript discloses critical financial metrics, regional performance, and strategic guidance that significantly shape HLF's future trajectory and investor sentiment.
30 Apr
Pershing Square shares rebounded after Bill Ackman bought Herbalife Ltd (HLF) stock. Ackman's purchase of HLF stock reverses his prior massive short position and could significantly lift investor sentiment and HLF's market performance.
29 Apr
Herbalife Ltd. completed a $1.45 billion senior secured refinancing, extending debt maturities and lowering interest costs to strengthen its balance sheet. The $1.45 billion refinancing extends maturities and reduces interest expenses, significantly bolstering Herbalife's financial stability and market perception.
20 Apr
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) issued $800 million in senior notes, prompting a detailed valuation review amid concerns over debt levels and financial health. $800 million senior notes offering impacts Herbalife's balance sheet and leverage, influencing financial performance moderately.
16 Apr
Herbalife India and IIT Madras signed a landmark agreement to establish India's first Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation, advancing research and innovation in plant-based nutrition technologies. Strategic partnership with IIT Madras for India's first Plant Cell Fermentation CoE boosts Herbalife's R&D innovation and market positioning in the high-growth Indian nutrition sector.
15 Apr
Herbalife Ltd priced an $800 million aggregate principal amount senior secured notes offering. Pricing $800 million in senior secured notes represents a major financing move that bolsters liquidity and impacts debt structure and investor perception.
14 Apr
Herbalife Ltd. announced a proposed offering of $800 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes. Proposed $800 million senior secured notes offering constitutes a major financial maneuver altering debt profile and investor sentiment.
Herbalife reported preliminary Q1 2026 results with net sales above guidance and adjusted EBITDA expected at or above the high end of guidance, alongside an update on senior secured debt refinancing plans. Preliminary results beating sales guidance, strong EBITDA outlook, and debt refinancing update signal significant positive shifts in financial health and market perception.
9 Apr
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) agrees to acquire Bioniq assets to expand into personalized nutrition. Acquisition of Bioniq assets represents a major strategic move to bolster Herbalife's personalized nutrition capabilities and competitive edge.