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8. Herbalife Ltd (NYSE:HLF)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 28

Herbalife Ltd (NYSE:HLF) is a nutrition company that sells health and wellness products.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 due to strong Q4 2024 earnings and leadership changes that were announced this year.

Adjusted EBITDA came in at $150 million and surpassed forecasts. It also saw a 22% year-over-year increase in distributor growth for three consecutive quarters.

It also made a $250 million debt repayment in Q4 2024, and its restructuring program (which was initiated and completed last year) is expected to deliver $80 million in annual savings starting this year.

The consensus price target of $9.9 implies 20.95% upside.

HLF stock is up 22.42% year-to-date.

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