Youngevity International Inc (fka YGYI)

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Dear Valued Investors,
We are excited to announce that Zacks Research issued the following article today titled “2 Consumer Stocks to Buy Instead of Coca-Cola in 2015” stating that Youngevity International (Stock symbol: YGYI) stands at the top of its industry with Dr Pepper Snapple, and represents a hedge against the soda industry, which has seen declining soda volumes for the past ten years on worries about sweeteners and health.
Zacks Research article states that Youngevity is in the top 30 percent of its industry and currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and is looking forward to a more promising 2015 than Coca-Cola .
Please view the Zacks Research article below and click on the Youngevity International report link.
We are looking forward to an exciting 2015 for our growing Company and sharing more positive news with each of you as the year unfolds.
Thank you,
John Zervas
Investor Relations Manager
Youngevity International, Inc
Stock Symbol: YGYI
www.YGYI.com
1-800-982-3189 x6509

2 Consumer Stocks to Buy Instead of Coca-Cola in 2015 - Stocks in the News
By Zacks Research Staff 13 hours ago
Coca-Cola Co. (KO) saw profits plunge 55 percent in the fourth quarter last year, as currency headwinds and one-time charges weighed on earnings. But the company’s stock rose as much as 4.4 percent after its earnings announcement Tuesday, closing up $1.17, or 2.84 percent, from the day before. What gives?
Despite tough times for the world’s largest beverage company, investorshttp://cdncache1-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png were still pleased Coca Cola earnings didn’t slump as much as analysts thought they would. Excluding some items, net income came in at 44 cents per share, two cents higher than projected by the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenues also beat Wall Street expectations. (Read more: Coca-Cola (KO) Beats Q4 Earnings, Revenues; Shares Rise)
Despite the positive earnings beat, management was far from optimistic about the coming year. After the release executives warned the current macroeconomic environment will continuehttp://cdncache1-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png to be challenging for Coca-Cola, particularly with the company’s positions in emerging markets, and that they do not expect significant improvements to their balance sheet in 2015.
Coca-Cola has hinted at signs of struggle for a while now. The company plans to lay off 1,800 employees as part of a $3 billion restructuring plan. Foreign exchange headwinds are only looking worse in 2015 for the company, as the euro creeps lower and the strengthening dollarhttp://cdncache1-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png crimps exports.
Combined with pessimistic guidance from management, it’s no wonder Coca-Cola has fallen to the bottom 29 percent in its Zacks Industry Rank and has sunk to a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) when it held a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) only a month ago. (Read more: Coca-Cola Plans 1,800 Job Cuts to Reduce Expenseshttp://cdncache1-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png)
Better Alternatives
Coca-Cola may have gotten a temporary boost Tuesday, but with recent earnings estimates weighing down the company’s rankings, investors can be sure analysts have concerns about its 2015 prospects. Furthermore, other companies in soft-drink industry have better growth pictures and higher Zacks ranks that suggest positive earnings trends.

Take Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc (DPS), for example. The soda and tea company has beaten earnings estimates in the past four quarters, posting an average positive earnings surprise of 16.5 percent, according to Zacks data. The results are consistent with rising revenue expectations from management that followed pricing gains and productivity improvements.
With such a strong performance over the past year, it’s no wonder Dr Pepper Snapple has risen to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). And with its next earnings announcement coming Thursday, investor will be poised to see if it can continue its earnings streak. (Read more: Can Dr Pepper Snapple Continue its Earnings Streak?)
Or maybe soft drinks aren’t your thing. The beverages industry isn’t all about soda, and there are companies that market other products that are looking forward to a more promising 2015 than Coca-Cola. Youngevity International Inc (YGYI), the maker of gourmet coffees and personal care and wellness products, has seen a recent boost from Zacks data.

This micro cap company is in the top 30 percent of its industry and currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Standing at the top of its industry with Dr Pepper Snapple, Youngevity represents a hedge against the soda industry, which has seen declining soda volumes for the past ten years on worries about sweeteners and health.
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