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In a recent transaction, Juan Miguel Mendoza, a director at Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), purchased 2,500 shares of the company’s common stock. The shares were acquired at a price of $8 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of $20,000. The stock, which has gained 29% year-to-date and currently trades at $8.82, appears undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis. Following this acquisition, Mendoza now holds 135,000 shares directly. This move reflects Mendoza’s continued investment in the company, which is known for its nutritional products and supplements. With a market capitalization of $889 million and a P/E ratio of 3.4, the company maintains a "GOOD" financial health score. InvestingPro subscribers can access detailed insider trading patterns and comprehensive financial analysis in the Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, Herbalife reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.36, significantly surpassing the anticipated $0.11. The company also exceeded revenue expectations, reporting $1.2 billion, which was $10 million above forecasts. Moody’s Ratings has revised Herbalife’s outlook to stable from negative, affirming its B1 Corporate Family Rating, reflecting improved leverage and positive trends in distributor recruitment. Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities adjusted its outlook for Herbalife, raising the stock target to $8.00 from $7.00, while maintaining a Neutral rating. The company experienced a 22% growth in new worldwide distributors, marking the third consecutive quarterly increase, which Mizuho sees as a positive sign. Despite foreign exchange headwinds, Herbalife’s adjusted EBITDA surpassed expectations, although Mizuho revised its forecasts for FY25 and FY26 due to these headwinds. Herbalife’s restructuring efforts have resulted in better operating margins and stronger free cash flow, contributing to a decrease in debt-to-EBITDA leverage. The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with $415 million in cash and an undrawn $400 million revolver.
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