Medifast reported a significant increase in revenue and earnings for the first quarter of 2021. Revenue increased by 90.9% to $340.7 million, driven by a rise in active OPTAVIA Coaches and increased productivity. Net income also saw a substantial increase, reaching $41.1 million, or $3.46 per diluted share.
First quarter revenue increased by 90.9% to $340.7 million compared to the prior-year period.
The total number of active earning OPTAVIA Coaches increased 61.0% to 52,500.
Average revenue per active earning OPTAVIA Coach increased 21.0% to $6,454.
First quarter net income was $41.1 million, or $3.46 per diluted share.
The Company expects full-year 2021 revenue to be in the range of $1.4 billion to $1.475 billion and full-year 2021 EPS to be in the range of $12.69 to $14.14. The full-year 2021 earnings guidance assumes a 23.0% to 24.0% effective tax rate.
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