$20.67

1.27 (6.55%)

5/9/2008 10:19 AM

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA)

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The Company develops and manufactures high-quality, science-based nutritional and personal care products, with a commitment to continuous product innovation and sound scientific research.

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Ticker Tags

Small Cap (1922), Drug Related Products (25), Micro Cap (4824), Salt Lake City (5), Utah (15)
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. At A Glance

Current Price:	$20.67
Last Trade Time:	5/9/2008 10:19 AM
Open:	$19.33
Previous Close:	$19.40
Daily Range:	$19.30 - $20.74
52-Week Range:	$18.18 - $51.50
Volume:	119,401
Market Cap:	$318.00M
P/E Ratio:	7.64
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Other News Headlines for USNA

Usana Shares Plunge on Guidance Cut
3/28/2008 5:21:00 PM - AP
Outlook Roundup: Accenture, Steelcase
3/27/2008 5:55:00 PM - AP
USANA Health Cuts 1Q Guidance
3/27/2008 4:52:00 PM - AP
USANA Health Sciences Exec Sells Shares
2/28/2008 4:02:00 PM - AP

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1 USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA)

Avatar usanamn (< 20) Submitted: 10/10/07 3:49 PM

The numbers are and have been over the last 22 quarters stellar. The stock hit 60 before the nonsensical attacks and will undoubtedly hit it again in '08. Recessions are good for MLM - look for USNA's sales force & therefore sales to continue into & beyond the next 4 quarters.

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1 USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA)

Avatar GeoWendy (76.44) Submitted: 3/28/08 5:04 PM

"Although Usana management contends that it is now taking a worst-case scenario approach to 2008 guidance, it is hard to be confident that conditions for such an emotionally charged business will not get worse before getting better," I think that analysis by Goldman Sachs pretty much says it all. W...More

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Recs 0 (USNA) llgrout (37.22) Submitted: 5/02/08 4:53 PM : Start Price: $19.42 USNA Score: -5.05 not so much. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (USNA) SolidPick (23.85) Submitted: 5/01/08 10:02 AM : Start Price: $19.15 USNA Score: 4.92 This company is cheap considering it never missed estimates and is this low. It was at $50 before the economy got hit. Now it is in $19, I don't see it missing a quarter with their fundamentals and new chocolate energy bar. To $23 and beyond. Time probably 4 months. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (USNA) phegm (99.90) Submitted: 4/26/08 1:50 AM : Start Price: $19.50 USNA Score: -3.76 I don't see it going up....ever.... Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (USNA) imadethis (54.02) Submitted: 4/20/08 12:16 AM : Start Price: $19.96 USNA Score: -0.31 The company uses what's called MLM techniques to sell its products which will eventually end up being the downfall of their company. Multi Level Marketing is a pyramid scheme. Simple as that. Remember Amway, Quixtar? I've had friends get sucked into this company by pledging 700-1000 dollars to join in to "invest in their futures by having the opportunity to own a business" by selling Usana products, but in reality, the only money to be made is from getting others to pledge the $700-1000 dollar fee. Just like other MLM schemes, the only people who make money are those at the top and the bottom feeders never rise up in the pyramid to make money. Therefore, more focus is on getting other associates to join instead of selling the product. Company weaknesses: #1. Their products are priced 5-6 times as high as comparative products. #2. The marketing plan is a pyramid scheme. #3. Investors who own shares in the stock are part of the MLM scheme and will swear by anything to keep the company in a positive light Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (USNA) treestock (< 20) Submitted: 4/18/08 11:21 AM : Start Price: $19.31 USNA Score: 4.01 The health industry is gaining intrest with the aging "baby boomers". USANA products fit this profile perfectly. Combined with the income producing possibilities I believe USANA will bounce back to its highest levels within 12 months. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out.
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	TrackWedbush	< 20	01/11/08		NS	$44.10	-53.37%	-1.39%	-51.98
	TrackJimCramer	80.92	06/20/06		3W	$38.13	-46.07%	+11.98%	+58.05

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