Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF – Get Free Report)’s stock price gapped up prior to trading on Tuesday following insider buying activity. The stock had previously closed at $6.82, but opened at $6.97. Herbalife shares last traded at $7.14, with a volume of 214,542 shares trading hands. Specifically, Director Juan Miguel Mendoza purchased 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, September 9th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $7.11 per share, for a total transaction of $71,100.00. Following the purchase, the director now owns 120,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $853,200. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.
**Mixed Bag of Analyst Opinions on Herbalife’s Future**
Another analyst at Morgan Stanley, who goes by the name of Stephen G. Snyder, also commented on the outlook for Herbalife and gave a price objective of $10.00. However, there is a mixed bag of opinions among the analysts. Here are some key takeaways from the recent analyst reports:
**Herbalife’s Financial Performance**
* **Revenue:** Herbalife reported a 1.5% increase in revenue for the fiscal year 2023. * **Earnings per Share (EPS):** The company’s EPS saw a 1.5% increase, reaching $1.75. * **Profit Margin:** Herbalife’s profit margin remained stable at 10%.
**Hedge Fund Doubles Down on Herbalife**
The hedge fund, D.E. Shaw & Co., also increased its stake in Herbalife by 1.5% in the second quarter. D.E. Shaw & Co.
is a global nutrition company that focuses on health and wellness. It offers a wide range of products, including nutritional supplements, weight management products, and sports nutrition products. Herbalife’s mission is to empower individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals through its products and services.
