HLF
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods · US
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is a global nutrition company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company went public in 2004 and operates through a multi-level marketing business model, selling nutrition and wellness products through a network of independent distributors across more than 90 countries. Originally known as Herbalife Ltd., the company rebranded to Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. in 2018 to emphasize its focus on nutrition solutions. The company has faced significant regulatory scrutiny over its business practices, including a $200 million settlement with the FTC in 2016, but continues to operate as one of the world's largest direct-selling nutrition companies.