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GNC is a leading global specialty retailer of health, wellness and performance products, including vitamins, minerals and herbal supplement products, sports nutrition products and diet products. As of April 2026, the ...

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Legacy retail health specialty retailer with profitable operations but declining sales trajectory, now under Chinese...

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Industry Functional Foods and Beverages
6 named competitors
2 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: September 14, 2026
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GNC Holdings, Inc. Overview

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GNC is a leading global specialty retailer of health, wellness and performance products, including vitamins, minerals and herbal supplement products, sports nutrition products and diet products. As of April 2026, the company appears to have been delisted after being acquired by Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co.

Strategic Profile

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GNC operates a diversified multi-channel business model across company-owned retail stores, franchise operations, e-commerce, and corporate partnerships. The company has faced revenue headwinds in recent years, with revenue declining 5.57% to $1.81 billion in the most recent financial report (September 2024), though gross profit margins remain strong at 33.18% with production costs declining 10.22%.

Competitive Landscape

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GNC competes in the dietary supplements and specialty retail space against both direct competitors (Herbalife, Vitamin Shoppe) and indirect competitors (Amazon, Walmart for supplements). The market has consolidated with pressure from e-commerce and private label alternatives. GNC's traditional retail-centric model faces ongoing challenges from direct-to-consumer supplement brands and mass-market retailers.

Industry Context

GNC Holdings, Inc. operates in Functional Foods and Beverages.

Key facts

Founded: 1935 · Headquarters: Pittsburgh, US · Revenue: $1.81B (September 2024) · Market cap: N/A

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  • Company was delisted from NYSE following acquisition by Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co. (April 2026)
  • Revenue declined 5.57% year-over-year to $1.81B (as of September 2024), reflecting ongoing retail headwinds
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Recent developments

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  • April 2026Acquired by Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co. and delisted from NYSE
  • September 2024Revenue of $1.81B (down 5.57% YoY); EPS of $0.10 missed analyst estimate of $0.115
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Named competitors

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HerbalifeNutrition and weight management products→Vitamin ShoppeSpecialty retailer of vitamins and supplements→USANA Health SciencesNutritional, personal care, and weight-management products→Nu Skin EnterprisesPersonal care and nutritional supplements→VitacostOnline retailer of health and wellness products including dietary supplements→Vitamin WorldSpecialty retailer of vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements→

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What does GNC Holdings, Inc. do?+
GNC is a leading global specialty retailer of health, wellness and performance products, including vitamins, minerals and herbal supplement products, sports nutrition products and diet products. As of April 2026, the ...
What is GNC Holdings, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
GNC Holdings, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are GNC Holdings, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Herbalife, Vitamin Shoppe, USANA Health Sciences, Nu Skin Enterprises. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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