About Herbalife
Herbalife was founded in 1980 and is based in Los Angeles, California. It operates in more than 90 countries. Around the world, the business has been built around health and wellness products supported by Herbalife Distributors, who provide coaching, community, and business-building opportunities to customers.
Science-backed products are at the center of its offer. The company provides a wide range of products designed to help people meet personal health and wellness goals, and its model combines product access with direct support from Distributors, serving millions of people around the world through this network.
Herbalife employs 11,000+ people globally. It also sponsors more than 150 athletes, teams, and events, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the Los Angeles Galaxy, and five National Olympic Committees. The company created the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation and its Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative.
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Insights
Updated 1 Sep 2026Herbalife is dealing with a negative competitive and market backdrop. Its stock fell sharply after the company said CEO Stephan Gratziani will step down effective October 31, 2026. Still, management reaffirmed its Q3 outlook and full-year guidance, which suggests it is trying to keep expectations steady even as leadership changes.
On the customer side, herbal and wellness beverage concepts remain active in local markets. A new Nutrition on the Square location in Chanute reopened access to protein shakes, energy teas, and protein iced coffee, which points to continued demand in the category Herbalife operates in. That same demand also leaves Herbalife competing in a crowded wellness-drink space rather than a single-brand niche.
Investor sentiment looks weak in the near term. Shares were down more than 11% to 13.2% in afternoon trading and opened sharply lower before extending the decline. The selloff appears to reflect the CEO exit and a muted guidance update more than any change in the company’s outlook.
Frequently asked questions
Herbalife is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Herbalife has 5001-10000 employees according to its company profile.
Herbalife operates in the Health, Wellness & Fitness sector. Public valuation figures are not always disclosed for private companies.