4/28/2022 12:37:33 PM - Gapped down today and briefly undercut its 50 DMA line ($99.55). Earnings rose +21% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
10/29/2020 12:18:53 PM - Gapped down today abruptly retreating below prior lows in the $89 area. Earnings rose +6% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
8/3/2020 12:48:39 PM - Gapped up hitting a new all-time high on the prior session with its 5th consecutive gain backed by ever increasing volume. Earnings rose +35% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
7/31/2020 12:46:29 PM - Gapped up hitting a new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by ever increasing volume. Earnings rose +35% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
9/10/2019 12:24:15 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line ($76.45) during a streak of 4consecutive volume-driven losses, slumping near prior lows and its 200 DMA line ($71.19). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings rose +16% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
9/9/2019 12:29:15 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line ($76.45) with a streak of 3 consecutive volume-driven losses, slumping near prior lows and its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings rose +16% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
9/6/2019 12:01:26 PM - Testing its 50 DMA line ($76.46) with volume-driven losses. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings rose +16% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
9/5/2019 12:21:39 PM - Earnings rose +16% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Violated its 50 DMA line ($76.36) with today's big volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
6/26/2019 12:19:43 PM - Earnings rose +11% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Violated its 50 DMA line ($74.76) today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks not far from its all-time high. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
5/15/2019 12:26:21 PM - Reported earnings +11% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks not far from its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
2/5/2019 12:02:30 PM - Reported earnings +10% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Gapped down today violating prior lows and slumping toward its 200 DMA line. Encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks after wedging up not far from its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
1/24/2019 12:25:23 PM - Slumping below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss after wedging up not far from its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
1/9/2019 12:38:30 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line not far from its all-time high. The 11/08/18 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
11/8/2018 11:31:19 AM - Gapped up on 11/01/18 for a big gain and rallied further into new all-time high territory. The 11/01/18 mid-day report noted - "Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
11/7/2018 12:33:05 PM - Gapped up on 11/01/18 for a big gain and rallied further into new all-time high territory. The 11/01/18 mid-day report noted - "Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
11/2/2018 12:19:13 PM - Gapped up on the prior session for a big gain, and again today it is hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. The 11/01/18 mid-day report noted - "Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
11/1/2018 11:59:54 AM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
10/31/2018 12:24:00 PM - Perched near its 52-week high, recently finding support near its 50 DMA line ($58.45). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +20% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
10/29/2018 11:58:09 AM - Perched near its 52-week high, it pulled back last week and is finding support today near its 50 DMA line ($58.36). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +20% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
10/19/2018 12:12:27 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Rebounded impressively since violating its 50 DMA line when last noted in the 10/10/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
10/10/2018 11:51:50 AM - Gapped down and violated its 50 DMA line today. Reported earnings +20% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
5/20/2016 12:20:12 PM - Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, the 5/19/16 report cautioned - "Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '16 quarter. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as lackluster."
5/19/2016 12:18:23 PM - Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '16 quarter. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as lackluster.
9/11/2015 12:19:44 PM - Gapped down today testing support at its 200 DMA line again. Last noted with caution in the 8/28/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +12% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. This soap maker has been considered a 'safe haven' by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as lackluster."
8/28/2015 12:20:43 PM - Found support at its 200 DMA line recently when retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +12% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 2/19/15 mid-day report - "This soap maker has been considered a 'safe haven' by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as lackluster."
2/19/2015 12:44:50 PM - Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +20% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior reports noted - "This soap maker has been considered a 'safe haven' by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as 'lackluster'."
1/11/2012 12:08:59 PM - Endured distributional pressure while perched near its 52-week high, finding support at its 50 DMA line. Prior reports noted - "This soap maker has been considered a 'safe haven' by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as 'lackluster'."
1/10/2012 12:04:11 PM - Churning near its 52-week high and finding recent support at its 50 DMA line. Prior reports noted - "This soap maker has been considered a 'safe haven' by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as 'lackluster'."
10/13/2011 12:20:58 PM - Since last noted in the 9/27/11 mid-day report when hitting a new 52-week high it pulled back and found support at its 50 DMA line again. Prior reports noted - "This soap maker has been considered a 'safe haven' by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as 'lackluster'."
9/27/2011 1:20:38 PM - Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Rallied above its 50 DMA line and found support at that important short-term average while consolidating since last noted in the 8/21/11 mid-day report - "Rallying from support at its 200 DMA line toward its its 50 DMA line which may now act as resistance. This soap maker has been considered a 'safe haven' by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as 'lackluster'."
8/21/2011 3:40:02 PM - Briefly rebounded above its 50 DMA then slumped back under it since last noted in the 8/12/11 mid-day report - "Rallying from support at its 200 DMA line toward its its 50 DMA line which may now act as resistance. This soap maker has been considered a 'safe haven' by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as 'lackluster'."
8/12/2011 12:31:36 PM - The 2 prior mid-day reports noted - "Rallying from support at its 200 DMA line toward its its 50 DMA line which may now act as resistance. This soap maker has been considered a 'safe haven' by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as 'lackluster'."
8/11/2011 12:21:48 PM - The 8/10/11 mid-day report noted - "Rallying from support at its 200 DMA line toward its its 50 DMA line which may now act as resistance. This soap maker has been considered a 'safe haven' by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as 'lackluster'."
8/10/2011 11:50:19 AM - Rallying from support at its 200 DMA line toward its its 50 DMA line which may now act as resistance. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
11/4/2008 12:36:36 PM - Rising above its 50 DMA line today while on track for a 6th consecutive gain with mostly unimpressive volume. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/28/2008 - Gapped down under its 200 DMA line on 10/24/08, falling toward prior lows. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/24/2008 12:48:19 PM - Gapped down under its 200 DMA line today, falling toward prior lows. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/23/2008 12:45:13 PM - Consolidating just above its 200 DMA line after gaps up on 10/13/08 and 10/14/08 . This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/21/2008 12:54:56 PM - Consolidating above its 200 DMA line after gaps up on 10/13/08 and 10/14/08 . This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/20/2008 12:43:06 PM - Consolidating above its 200 DMA line after gaps up on 10/13/08 and 10/14/08 . This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/15/2008 12:50:42 PM - Consolidating above its 200 DMA line after gaps up on 10/13/08 and 10/14/08 . This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/14/2008 12:29:07 PM - Gapped up again today after gapping up above its 200 DMA line on 10/13/08. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/13/2008 12:57:42 PM - Gapped up today, rallying back above its 200 DMA line. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/9/2008 1:04:58 PM - Considerable loss today after a 10/08/08 gap down for a considerable loss and violation of its 50 DMA line this week - losses on heavy volume, triggering technical sell signals. It had been strong since blasting to new 52 week highs with back to back gains on above average volume in early-August, and now it is testing support near earlier chart highs. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/8/2008 12:45:49 PM - Gapped down today for a considerable loss after violating its 50 DMA line this week with losses on heavy volume, triggering technical sell signal. It had been strong since blasting to new 52 week highs with back to back gains on above average volume in early-August, and now it is testing support near earlier chart highs. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. . Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
10/6/2008 12:39:22 PM - Loss today has it violating its 50 DMA line. It had been strong since blasting to new 52 week highs with back to back gains on above average volume in early-August. This soap maker has been considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. . Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
9/17/2008 1:04:33 PM - This soap maker is considered a "safe haven" by certain investors. It has been strong since blasting to new 52 week highs with back to back gains on above average volume in early-August. Its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines and has been previously noted as "lackluster".
8/6/2008 12:44:43 PM - Continuing higher today after blasting to new 52 week highs with back to back gains on above average volume. Technically strong since reporting its latest quarterly results, however its earnings and sales growth history has been noted as lackluster.
8/5/2008 1:54:46 PM - Reached a new 52 week high today with a gain on above average volume. Technically strong since reporting its latest quarterly results, however its earnings and sales growth history has been noted as lackluster.
8/4/2008 1:59:18 PM - Challenging its 52 week highs today with a gain on heavy volume after reporting quarterly results. Earnings and sales growth history is lackluster.
5/16/2008 1:06:18 PM - Earnings and sales growth history is lackluster.
5/5/2008 12:33:54 PM - Pulling back towards its 50 DMA line. Earnings and sales growth history is lackluster.
4/2/2008 12:51:24 PM - Hit a new all-time high today while on course for a third consecutive gain on above average volume. Earnings and sales growth history is lackluster.
4/1/2008 1:15:40 PM - Gains on above average volume have it rallying above its 50 DMA line toward prior chart highs in the $57 area after finding support near its 200 DMA line in January. Earnings and sales growth history is lackluster.
2/6/2008 12:38:52 PM - Recently rallying back from support near its 200 DMA line to its 50 DMA line. It is encountering resistance at that short-term average, below prior chart highs in the $57 area. Earnings and sales growth history is lackluster.
2/5/2008 - Rallying back from support near its 200 DMA line to its 50 DMA line and nearing prior chart highs in the $57 area. Earnings and sales growth history is lackluster.
12/21/2007 1:30:11 PM - Strong technical action continues, however its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines.
12/5/2007 12:55:00 PM - Strong technical action continues, however its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines. Sales and earnings should be up at least 25% or more over prior quarters.
12/4/2007 12:45:36 PM - Strong technical action continues, however its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines. Sales and earnings should be up at least 25% or more over prior quarters.
11/29/2007 12:47:24 PM - Strong technical action continues, however its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines. Sales and earnings should be up at least 25% or more over prior quarters.
11/28/2007 12:48:47 PM - Strong technical action continues, however its earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines. Sales and earnings should be up at least 25% or more over prior quarters.
11/21/2007 12:20:37 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Sales and earnings should be up at least 25% or more over prior quarters. However, technical action is strong.
5/8/2007 12:27:50 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
4/20/2007 12:49:42 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
4/2/2007 1:36:18 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
3/14/2007 12:33:39 PM - Group rank below guidelines. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups. Also, you want to avoid the bottom 20% of groups. Historical analysis also shows stocks within the top half of all industry groups greatly outperform those in the bottom.
3/9/2007 12:26:21 PM - Group rank below guidelines. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups. Also, you want to avoid the bottom 20% of groups. Historical analysis also shows stocks within the top half of all industry groups greatly outperform those in the bottom.
3/6/2007 12:46:22 PM - Group rank below guidelines. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups. Also, you want to avoid the bottom 20% of groups. Historical analysis also shows stocks within the top half of all industry groups greatly outperform those in the bottom.
3/1/2007 12:38:37 PM - Group rank below guidelines. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups. Also, you want to avoid the bottom 20% of groups. Historical analysis also shows stocks within the top half of all industry groups greatly outperform those in the bottom.
2/28/2007 12:41:50 PM - Group rank below guidelines. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups. Also, you want to avoid the bottom 20% of groups. Historical analysis also shows stocks within the top half of all industry groups greatly outperform those in the bottom.
4/29/2005 1:12:15 PM - Best in just okay group.
4/21/2005 12:27:51 PM - Best in just okay group. Fairly highly ranked by IBD.
7/21/2004 1:00:00 PM - Best in just okay group. Fairly highly ranked by IBD.