HERBALIFE LTD (HLF)
Consumer Staples · Direct-selling nutrition and wellness products · NYSE
Global direct-selling nutrition company with 46 years of history selling weight management, protein, and wellness products through an independent distributor network in 95 markets worldwide.
What HERBALIFE LTD does
Herbalife is a global nutrition and wellness company that operates on a direct-selling business model, selling science-backed weight management, targeted nutrition, energy, sports, and outer nutrition products through a network of independent distributors and consumer members in 95 markets worldwide. The company's product portfolio includes its flagship Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix and other meal replacement, protein, dietary supplement, and skincare offerings. Members provide personalized coaching and education to customers while building their own sales organizations. With 46 years of operating history, the company generates revenue primarily from the sale of these products to and through its global network of independent members.
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Fundamentals
- Price$12.90 as of 2026-07-09 close
- Market cap$1.3B as of 2026-07-10
- 1-year return+28.9% as of 2026-07-09 close
- P/E5.57 as of 2026-07-10
- Net margin+4.7% as of 2026-07-10
- Gross margin+77.8% as of 2026-07-10
- ROE+170.7% as of 2026-07-10
- Debt / equity10.41 as of 2026-07-10
- Revenue growth (YoY)+3.7% as of 2026-07-10
- Revenue CAGR (3y)-1.1% SEC XBRL
- Beta0.89 as of 2026-07-10
Dividend: 1-year non-decreasing per-share dividend streak (SEC XBRL).
Key risks (from latest filing)
["Regulatory scrutiny of direct-selling business model and risk of legal challenges related to multi-level marketing structure, compliance with weight loss and health claims regulations, and international regulatory changes in 95 operating markets","High debt burden with long-term debt of approximately $1.98 billion as of March 2026, limiting financial flexibility and refinancing risk if interest rates remain elevated","Dependence on a network of independent distributors/members whose recruitment, retention, and compliance with company policies and regulations directly impacts revenue; changes in member behavior or regulatory restrictions on compensation structures could materially harm business"]
Competitors & peers
- Amway
- USANA Health Sciences (USNA)
- Mannatech
- Hum Nutrition
- Nutrilite (Amway subsidiary)
- GNC Holdings
- Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS)
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-10. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-09.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date.