10 Best Performing Weight Loss Companies And Their Programs

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5. Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE:WTW)

1-Year Returns: 23.62%

Shares of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE:WTW), the number 5 in our list of best performing weight loss companies had largely trended down over the past year, giving back the exceptional gains they enjoyed after Oprah took a 10% stake in the company back in October 2015. However, shares surged by 50% at the end of February/beginning of March, after NutriSystem Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRI) and then Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE:WTW) itself posted strong financial results. Weight Watchers’ Q4 sales jumped by 3% while profit surged into positive territory at EPS of $0.20 thanks to a 10% boost in subscriptions year-over-year. Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE:WTW) uses a comprehensive points-based system that makes managing food intake simpler for its subscribers, who also have access to in-person meetings.

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