HLFStock and Options Trade Setup — Herbalife Ltd.
NYSE · Nutrition Products & Direct Sales · Low-liquidity options · Small cap · ~$800M
Herbalife is a deep value and turnaround play rather than a momentum setup — the stock trades at a steep discount to its historical earnings power after years of regulatory pressure, distributor attrition, and balance sheet stress. The core product demand for meal replacement and protein nutrition is stable, and Herbalife remains the dominant brand in many emerging markets (Mexico, Southeast Asia, India) where gym culture and aspirational health spending are growing. Management is executing a multi-year restructuring: cost cuts, SKU rationalization, and debt reduction are improving FCF trajectory. Any acceleration in distributor recruitment or improvement in volume points (a key leading indicator) could trigger a significant re-rating from depressed levels. This is a high-risk, high-potential-reward setup suited to small position sizing and defined-risk options structures.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
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Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move HLF against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Distributor model under secular pressure — regulatory scrutiny of MLM compensation structures continues across multiple jurisdictions
- 2.Heavy debt load from prior leveraged buyout and share buybacks limits balance sheet flexibility
- 3.Brand perception and distributor recruitment in the U.S. market remain challenged post-FTC settlement
HLF Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is HLF a good options trade today?+
Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 44/100, ranking it top 72% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a high-risk setup, so the algorithm is positioned cautious (smaller size or wait for confirmation). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is HLF's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
HLF's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 55%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past HLF trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for HLF?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the HLF setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh HLF's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If HLF drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for HLF?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to HLF: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is HLF outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. HLF currently scores 44.
How does HLF compare to other Nutrition Products & Direct Sales setups?+
HLF's sector rank and percentile against other Nutrition Products & Direct Sales tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Nutrition Products & Direct Sales Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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