$MED
Medifast, Inc.
XNYS
Why is MED up today? It is at $13.11 (+34.60%), and our scanner flagged it 6 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment MED spikes, and full due diligence on MED — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $13.11
- Change today
- +34.60%
- Previous close
- $9.74
- 52-week range
- $9.22 – $15.11
- Market cap
- $108M
- Dividend yield
- 67.76% ($6.60)
- Institutional own.
- 85.93%
- Total held
- 89.6%
- Tradeable float
- 1.2M 10% of shares · after 4% insiders + 86% institutions
- Short interest
- 1.6M ▲ +5% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
- Days to cover
- 9.4d
- Avg daily volume
- 219K
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5mthin
- 1.8x
- 15mthin
- 0.9x
- 1hthin
- 1.5x
- 1D
- 1.7x
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Why is $MED up today?
MED is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on MED today, peaking at 9.2x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: MEDIFAST INC filed a Quarterly report (10-Q). A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.
Likely catalystQuarterly report (10-Q), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →Insiders
Insiders buying2 open-market buys7 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (11/9 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Geary Elizabeth A. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +12K 0.1% of company | added 60% | 31K | n/a | May 26, 26 |
Schlackman Scott Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +12K 0.1% of company | added 38% | 42K | n/a | May 26, 26 |
Thomas Andrea B Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +12K 0.1% of company | added 49% | 36K | n/a | May 26, 26 |
Kiai Parsa Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +19K 0.2% of company | n/a | 19K | n/a | May 26, 26 |
Rose Jeffrey Matthew Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +18K 0.2% of company | n/a | 18K | n/a | May 26, 26 |
Schlackman Scott Director | Bought (open market) | +3K 0.02% of company | added 8.9% | 31K | $31K at $12.53 | May 11, 26 |
Schlackman Scott Director | Bought (open market) | +3K 0.02% of company | added 9.8% | 28K | $32K at $12.65 | May 8, 26 |
Chard Daniel R Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -20K 0.2% of company | sold 12% | 146K | $193K at $9.59 | Mar 25, 26 |
Chard Daniel R Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +42K 0.4% of company | added 29% | 188K | n/a | Mar 25, 26 |
Maloney James P. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -3K 0.03% of company | sold 7.9% | 38K | $31K at $9.59 | Mar 25, 26 |
Maloney James P. Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +35K 0.3% of company | added 94% | 73K | n/a | Mar 25, 26 |
Mackenzie Jonathan Barrett Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -862 | sold 7.9% | 10K | $8K at $9.59 | Mar 25, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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MED stock FAQ
Why is $MED up today?
MED is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on MED today, peaking at 9.2x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: MEDIFAST INC filed a Quarterly report (10-Q). A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.
What is the MED stock price today?
MED last traded at $13.11, up 34.60% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does MED pay a dividend?
Yes. MED currently has a dividend yield of about 67.76% ($6.60 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live MED alerts?
The MED Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged MED 6 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is MED on?
MED (Medifast, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $108M.
Is MED good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge MED for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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