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What's Behind Hansen's Smackdown?

 Jul 04, 2008 07:47 AM UTC
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HANS Positive 07/04/08 +35.93% --

Graphic_arrow1 Via Long Investment Ideas from Seeking Alpha:  

Yesterday Hansen was smacked down to $25, so I thought I'd take a look into it and see if there is good reason for the drop. The stock is at a new 52 week low and it actually hasn't been at these levels since 2006. I already own a bundle of Hansen stock, but an opportunity is an opportunity and I'm willing to increase my position if one is presented.

First, let's do a quick summary of the company's 1Q 2008 results. Net sales increased 27.9% to $212.2 million, net income increased 42.6% to $28.8 million ($0.29 per share) from $20.2 million ($0.21 per share) in 1Q 2007. The Monster brand remains strong and the new drinks in the Monster and Java Monster lines are proceeding as planned. Plans to expand the Monster line into the U.K. are going along as expected.$159.11 million in cash with no debt. One thing that isn't pleasing to see is that cash flow decreased to $25.93 million from $48.03 million in 1Q 2007. In the 10-Q, the decrease is explained a bit more:


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