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Bell, You are smarter then that. If a transaction took place it was both a sell and a buy. The fact that it sold on the bid, means nothing except the seller took the offer that the buyer was giving.
Bellator, The fact that Combat powder's ranking on BB.com fell, does not mean it is being cannibalized by combat crunch. You are correct in the fact that it provides "anecdotal evidence", but that isn't anything I would hang my hat on.
Anecdotal evidence is "non-scientific observations or studies, which do not provide proof but may assist research efforts." You have more research to do...
The real question would be what is the trend of company wide sales of combat powder from before the start and after the start of the launch of combat crunch.
Personally, I never tried a MP product before the combat crunch came out. With my order of combat crunch, I also ordered combat powder.
Cheers...
Bellator, you really know how to pick and choose. Q1 vs Q2 was do to the launch of the Arnold line and it was clearly stated by management not to expect a repeat of 2014 Q1 in 2014 Q2. How about comparing Q1 2013 to Q1 2014 and see what you get. Cheers
Look at Sid's previous employment (LinkedIn), He wasn't at a place for a few years. He has a history of being short term...
Bellator, Only time will tell, but I'll place my bet that MSLP is going higher. MSLP's RS is going up not down, which is a sign of strength vs. the overall market. I understand that Walmart can be tough on vendors, but successful companies find ways to work with them, P&G, Dial, Coke, Pepsi, Clorox, Dole, Del Monte, Hanson, Cargill...
If MSLP can reduce its cost of goods, by economies of scale, then the Walmart deal could have benefits that are not obvious upon first glance.
Ok Belator, you are correct. I should have use the word "likely" and not "will".
I will ask my question again, how do you know the sam's and walmart deal will produce "No Profit"?
Please give details.
Regards,
Rob
Ok Bellator, You are sounding a little more negative then in the past, especially since you claim to still hold nearly 20,000 shares. I have been accustomed to you posting logical info even if some people consider is controversial, but your last post was begging the question on nearly every statement you made. The only statement you made that was true is "Combat Protein Powder has fallen out of Top 10 and Combat Crunch is now barely on the list at #30. Competitor Quest bars are still #12 and steady."
How do you know the Arnold line at Sam's and Walmart will produce no profit? Sure, Arnold gets a cut, but unless you have inside knowledge of the product costs and the "cut" to Arnold, you have an opinion and nothing else. The increase production quantity of the Arnold line should actually bring the overall cost down (my opinion) and produce higher profits in non Walmart and Sam's locations.
How do you know the company will produce a "bad quarter" in the next 12 months? Please define a "bad quarter" Thanks for the opinions...
FYI I had a Quest bar (cookies and cream) and it was way too sweet and it made my tongue tingle (fact). I will not be buying ANY quest bars.
Bsebalplayr33, the drop and pop was probably technically driven. There may have been some stops that were set below the 50 day moving average, which were picked off by some savvy traders, then the accumulation stepped in. The old drop and pop technique..
Bell, You have to give up on the declining sales 2014 Q1 to Q2. Your statement is true, but the reason was the launch of the Arnold line. MSLP themselves said not to expect Q1 numbers in Q2 since Q1 numbers were PUMPED UP (no pun intended) do the launch or Arnold.
Bellator and Expert, Rates are going nowhere. The good old USA can't afford it. Just look at what doubling or tripling the current interest rate will do to the cost of servicing the debt. Low rates are the new norm.
LC, Please explain what you mean by "A shareholder ends up providing a decent loan; pps rises and debt holder liquidates his position" I have no idea what that means...
Combat Crunch bars are AWESOME! I just had one...They were as good as I was expecting and hoping.
I agree mtc, Bodybuilding is only a small piece of the pie and if MP wants to continue to grow, they need to branch out, which is what they are in the process of doing. MP will hit 500 million in revs by 2017...
Combat Crunch! Buy One Get One FREE!!!! Promotion going on at bodybuilding.com Just got mine with some combat powder...
I'm strictly long term with MP and I plan to hold for several months or years. In my opinion the time to buy is on any pullback to the 12.50-13.50 range. There is a good chance it will not go below that price, but as we all know, anything can happen. Good luck LC
Learning Curve, We get a filing after the close tomorrow and the PPS spikes higher on Tuesday. Why not?
Do you see how foolish that sounds? I understand you want to knock down the PPS, so you can buy back in or cover...
Hunterdog, The news is all technical. It wasn't news in the traditional fashion, but a breakout of a 52 week consolidation (in this case a 52 week cup and handle) is news in itself and in many cases will bring additional volume. I believe you could be correct in your price projections, but that is only if MP can deliver on their end. We will find out in the next several quarters.
MSLP Technical Breakout happened today with about twice the average daily volume. A move higher tomorrow on above average volume would be further constructive price action. Time will tell...
Good catch turokman, we should be moving much high, but I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch. Only time will tell...
Vincem, The only locked up shares I'm aware of are the shares that Arnold received and he could sell up to half after six months and I'm assuming the Tiger deal was similar to the Arnold deal. Please enlighten me if you know of more locked up shares.
Vincem, I agree with the long term prospects of MSLP, but how do you know a majority of the stock is tied up?
Also the number of shares sold always equal the shares bought, so if no one is selling, then no one is buying. The question is will buyers have to raise the bid in order to accumulate the number of shares they desire or will sellers have to lower the ask to entice buyers to take their shares.
Real Property
Learning Curve, I agree that many of the terms for the endorsees are generous and could probably have been done with terms that would be more beneficial to shareholders. MSLP made a lot of mistakes in there relatively short existence as a company and Brad has publicly acknowledged that fact, but despite themselves, they are not only growing revenues, they are now growing EPS. Increasing profits are the only thing that will produce a sustained increase in the share price of MSLP and if they can continue to grow profits with revenue the share price will follow. I can name hundreds of companies that the share price has gone higher as EPS has gone higher over several years and more, but not one company that has declining sales and profits that made a sustained move higher over several years or more.
Only time will tell...
MSLP Breakout
The pivot point (Breakout) is at $12.40 which is the highest part of the handle +.10 which makes the buy point $12.50. The .10 is to make sure that it surpasses the pivot point and not just stall when it reaches the prior high in the handle. As always, a sound breakout occurs on volume that is a minimum of 50% greater than average, but the higher the volume the better.
Basebalplayr33, The formation you outlined in red would be a move above previous resistance, but I would not consider it a cup and handle because the downtrend started where the yellow is outlined and is considered the start of the cup and handle pattern.
If you look at a weekly chart you will see the real cup and handle formation. MLSP has been forming its base for about a year now and we are now in the handle formation and the breakout could occur any day.