Summary
- As the wrath of notable activist investors is abated, Herbalife settled with the FTC and seemingly moved on.
- Earnings increase is expected in the foreseeable future due to brand enhancement and the absence of costly legal fees.
- By capturing the obesity pandemic, Herbalife has much room for further growth.
- Valuations suggest the company is a significant bargain.
Since 2012, companies operating in the personal wellness industry - Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE:NUS) and USANA Health Sciences (NYSE:USNA) - experienced tumultuous tanking in share price, as notorious activist investors waged their battles. Slugging in the red corner is the famed bear, Bill Ackman (principal of Pershing Square). Charging in the green corner is the golden bull, Carl Icahn, of Icahn Enterprises (NYSE:IEP). With their history of personal and professional conflicts, these two titans slugged it out in the epic battles for Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF). Headquartered in the Cayman Islands, the company makes "nutrition products with protein, fiber, and vitamins to enhance and support a healthy and balanced lifestyle."
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