Wall Street is positive on Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF). On average, analysts give the stock a Strong Buy rating. The average price target is $58.333, which means analysts expect the stock to rise by 53.71% over the next twelve months.
That rating is better than 56% of stocks based on data compiled by InvestorsObserver.
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What's Happening With Herbalife Nutrition Ltd Stock Today?
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF) stock has risen 0.29% while the S&P 500 is lower by -1.16% as of 10:45 AM on Friday, Feb 21. HLF is up $0.11 from the previous closing price of $37.84 on volume of 139,975 shares. Over the past year the S&P 500 is higher by 20.16% while HLF is lower by -32.39%. HLF earned $2.20 a per share in the over the last 12 months, giving it a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.27.
