Herbalife Nutrition (HLF.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 60% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Herbalife Nutrition (HLF.US) – stock price at 11.52 $, August 2026
Herbalife Nutrition stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Herbalife Nutrition Price Target 2026: Analysts See 59% Upside

The average price target for Herbalife Nutrition is $18.33. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 59,11% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Herbalife Nutrition overvalued or undervalued?

Herbalife Nutrition is currently undervalued with a gap of 59.1% relative to the price target.


The current price is $11.52, which places Herbalife Nutrition in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $16.50, and overvalued when the price exceeds $20.16.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Herbalife Nutrition, the fair value range lies between $16.50 and $20.16.


See the full price target analysis for Herbalife Nutrition →

Analyst Ratings for Herbalife Nutrition stock in 2026: Buy

5 analysts cover Herbalife Nutrition. The majority is positive, with 60% recommending Buy, while 20% recommend Hold. The average price target is $18.33, which gives an upside of 59.1% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.80/5)
Strong Buy
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Buy
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Hold
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Sell
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3.80 out of 5 based on 5 analysts

About Herbalife Nutrition – Fødevarerbehandling

Herbalife Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides health and wellness products in North America, Mexico, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Asia Pacific. It offers weight management products, including meal replacement, protein shakes, drink mixes, weight loss supplements, healthy snacks, and metabolism boosting teas; targeted nutrition products comprising functional beverages and dietary and nutritional supplements containing herbs, vitamins, minerals and other natural ingredients; energy, sports, and fitness products; and facial skin care, body care, and hair care products. The company also provides literature, promotional, and other materials, such as start-up kits, sales tools, and educational materials. It sells its products through sales representatives, independent service providers, and company-operated retail stores and platforms. The company was formerly known as Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. and changed its name to Herbalife Ltd. in April 2023. Herbalife Ltd. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Herbalife Nutrition

$ 1,3B Market cap
$ 5,1B Revenue
Fødevarerbehandling Industry
5.59 P/E
0.26 P/S
31.19 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Herbalife Nutrition?

Growth stock Value stock

Herbalife Nutrition is classified as a growth stock and value stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits.

Score Overview for Herbalife Nutrition

💰 Value Score 86/100 (Very High)
⭐ Quality Score 62/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 27/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 58/100

⚠️ 3 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 3 potential risk factors in Herbalife Nutrition that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 1,000% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is 0.87 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
⚠️ High short interest: 10.5% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

Herbalife Nutrition trades at a P/E ratio of 5.6, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 4.6 (17% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 0.3 (low — potentially undervalued relative to revenue). The P/B ratio is 31.2. The PEG ratio is 0.61 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Herbalife Nutrition has a profit margin of 4.7% (moderate) and an operating margin of 10.7%. Return on assets (ROA) is 11.5%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 16.3% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 0.87 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 1,000.0% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 10.51% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Herbalife Nutrition 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Herbalife Nutrition have made 20 transactions – split into 3 purchases and 17 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 3,594,845 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include L'Helias Sophie, Sophie L'helias, Hicks Troy and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 4 sales. A net 2,525,058 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 3 purchases and 17 sales. A net 3,594,845 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: L'Helias Sophie bought 1,200 shares at 11 $ each on 2026-06-04. The stock has since risen 11.4%.

Latest sale: Hicks Troy sold 10,000 shares at 12 $ each on 2026-05-19.

Who is buying: L'Helias Sophie, Sophie L'helias.

Who is selling: Hicks Troy, Lamberti Frank, Wang Henry C, LEVY ROBERT, Irani Jehangir D and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Herbalife Nutrition (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Herbalife Nutrition. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-06-04 L'Helias Sophie Buy 1,200 11 13,572
2026-05-19 Hicks Troy Sell 10,000 12 123,200
2026-05-18 Hicks Troy Sell 38,377 13 483,166
2026-05-12 Lamberti Frank Sell 134,982 14 1,822,257
2026-05-11 Lamberti Frank Sell 7,937 14 110,007
2026-05-04 Wang Henry C Sell 4,365 16 69,054
2026-05-04 LEVY ROBERT Sell 2,027 16 32,067
2026-05-04 Lamberti Frank Sell 2,027 16 32,067
2026-05-04 Irani Jehangir D Sell 3,742 16 59,198
2026-05-04 Hicks Troy Sell 2,877 16 45,514

Who is buying and selling Herbalife Nutrition shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Herbalife Nutrition: L'Helias Sophie, Sophie L'helias. In total, 33,892 $ was bought across 3 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Hicks Troy, Lamberti Frank, Wang Henry C, LEVY ROBERT, Irani Jehangir D and others. In total, 3,628,737 $ was sold across 17 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Herbalife Nutrition Short Selling 2026: 10.5% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 10.5% of the free float
Short % of free float
10.5%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 10.5% means that 10.5% of the freely traded shares in Herbalife Nutrition have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does Herbalife Nutrition Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Herbalife Nutrition is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Herbalife Nutrition 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Herbalife Nutrition (HLF.US) – RSI 52, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Herbalife Nutrition technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Herbalife Nutrition Ltd

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $12.60 is 1.4% above the 20-day average ($12.43). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 2.7% above the 50-day average ($12.26). Long term, the stock is 7.9% below the 200-day average ($13.69), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (12.26) is below the 200-day average (13.69), which is a classic bearish signal for Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.

Is Herbalife Nutrition Ltd overbought or oversold?

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd has an RSI of 52.2, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Herbalife Nutrition Ltd

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.018), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.042) by 0.060, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.404), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-0.130) by 0.274, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Wait until the weekly MACD also crosses the zero line before acting.

Risk Profile for Herbalife Nutrition Ltd

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd has an annual standard deviation of 58.3%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Herbalife Nutrition Ltd

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.018). Weekly bearish (-0.404).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 52.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About Herbalife Nutrition stock in 2026

Should you buy Herbalife Nutrition stock now?
No, the technical signal for Herbalife Nutrition is currently SELL. Herbalife Nutrition trades at $11.52 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.018 with rising momentum (signal: -0.042); RSI is at 52.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $18.33 points to 59.1% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Herbalife Nutrition stock?
The average analyst price target for Herbalife Nutrition is $18.33. The current price is $11.52, which gives an upside of 59.1%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $16.50 and $20.16.
Is Herbalife Nutrition a dividend stock?
No, Herbalife Nutrition does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Herbalife Nutrition stock?
Herbalife Nutrition is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 58.3%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Herbalife Nutrition overvalued?
No, Herbalife Nutrition is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (59.1% upside). Herbalife Nutrition has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 5.6 (lowly valued), a P/S ratio of 0.3, a P/B ratio of 31.2. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 59.1%.
Is Herbalife Nutrition overbought?
No, Herbalife Nutrition is not overbought. RSI is at 52.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 52.2 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 7.3% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Herbalife Nutrition earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Herbalife Nutrition has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Herbalife Nutrition shorted?
Yes, Herbalife Nutrition is shorted with 10.5% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Herbalife Nutrition stock?
No, insiders are not buying Herbalife Nutrition shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 4 sales. On a net basis, 2,525,058 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 3 purchases and 17 sales, with a net 3,594,845 $ sold. Active sellers include Hicks Troy, Lamberti Frank, Wang Henry C and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Herbalife Nutrition a good stock?
Based on our total score, Herbalife Nutrition is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 58 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 86/100, Quality: 62/100, Momentum: 27/100. In addition: analysts see 59.1% upside to the price target; technical signal: Sell. Whether Herbalife Nutrition is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Herbalife Nutrition stock?
The outlook for Herbalife Nutrition based on current data: the average analyst price target is $18.33 (+59.1%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 5.6 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Herbalife Nutrition stock falling?
Herbalife Nutrition is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 7.3% below the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 10.5% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Herbalife Nutrition go?
The average analyst price target for Herbalife Nutrition is $18.33, which corresponds to a potential gain of 59.1% from the current price of $11.52. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Herbalife Nutrition fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Herbalife Nutrition. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Herbalife Nutrition do?
Herbalife Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides health and wellness products in North America, Mexico, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Asia Pacific. It offers weight management products, including meal replacement, protein sh... The company belongs to the Defensivt forbrug sector, more specifically the Fødevarerbehandling industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Herbalife Nutrition as an investment.
Did Herbalife Nutrition raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Herbalife Nutrition. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Herbalife Nutrition making money or losing money?
Yes, Herbalife Nutrition is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 4.7% — which is modest. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 10.7%. At a P/E ratio of 5.6, you currently pay 5.6 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Herbalife Nutrition go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Herbalife Nutrition is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 0.87 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 1,000% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Herbalife Nutrition have a lot of debt?
Yes, Herbalife Nutrition has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 1,000%. For the defensivt forbrug sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.