Snorting Chocolate is the Latest Party Drug: Will Chocolate Stocks Get High?

Last month, an article appeared on Ozy discussing how young Western Europeans are now using a popular drug called cacao. This is more commonly known as chocolate. Partiers are taking it in powdered pill form, in drinks, and snorting it. Of course, it is 100% legal.

Will chocolate replace ecstasy and cocaine for party goers? If it does, there are several ways to invest in the chocolate industry.

Based on the free list of candy and chocolate stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are a dozen candy related stocks available to investors, and almost all of them sell chocolate.

One of the most famous chocolate companies is the Hershey Company (HSY), the largest chocolate manufacturer in North America. The stock trades at 49.3 times trailing earnings and 24.6 times forward earnings. Earnings for the latest quarter were down 6.1% on a 5.6% drop in revenues. The company pays a yield of 2.4%.

Another popular chocolate company is Nestle (NSRGY), the largest food company in the world. It sells all types of food and beverages, so chocolate is only a small part of the business. The stock trades at 25.7 times trailing earnings and 22.5 times forward earnings. Earnings tanked by 53.7% for the latest quarter.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) is one of the few chocolate companies that appears to be growing, in terms of earnings. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14 and pays a mouth watering yield of 4.9%. Earnings were up an amazing 76.1% on relatively flat revenues.

To access a free list of all the chocolate and candy companies, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Hopefully one of these companies will give you a tasty return for your portfolio.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

By Stockerblog.com

The Chocolate Teapot and Chocolate Stocks

Did you know that there is a chocolate teapot that is actually made out of chocolate, can hold hot tea, and won't melt? It was created by the Nestle Product Technology Centre. Sounds great if you like tea and you like chocolate. You can have your afternoon tea, then eat the teapot for dessert.

Chocolate, as you may or may not be aware, may prevent heart attacks and strokes, reduce wrinkles, keep you slim, and reducing the risk of heart failure in women.

According to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are more than a dozen chocolate and candy stocks to choose from, many of which pay dividends.

My favorite is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF), based in Durango, Colorado, which produces and sells mints, chocolate creams, and truffles. The company was founded in 1981, and has more than 300 franchise locations throughout the US, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The stock trades at 19 times trailing earnings and offers a tasty yield of 3.4%.

Hershey (HSY) is probably one of the most famous names in the business of chocolate and candy, and has been around since 1894. It's the largest maker of chocolate in North America and one of the largest candy companies in the world. Did you know that Hershey's Kisses were invented in 1901? Did you know that chocolate chips were invented in 1928? The stock has trailing price to earnings ratio of 25, and a forward PE of 21. The dividend is 2.4%.

Another major chocolate producer is Nestle (NSRGY), which sports a trailing PE of 22 and a forward P/E of 18. This Swiss chocolate manufacturer began in 1867.

For a free list of the publicly traded chocolate and candy stocks that was recently updated, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. The list can be downloaded, updated, and sorted. Maybe if you take a bite out one of these stocks, it will help to fill your portfolio with delicious profits.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written. 

By Stockerblog.com

3D Systems and Hershey will make 3D Printed Foods

Here is an interesting partnership, a chocolate company and a 3D printing company.  3D Systems (DDD) and Hershey (HSY) are getting together to make 3D printed food and candy. It will be interesting to see if other chocolate and candy manufacturers jump on the bandwagon.

3D Printed Candy

As you are probably aware if you have been reading these articles regularly, all the companies that have some connection to 3D printing are available in a free downloadable list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. There are now over two dozen companies on the list. You can also find a list of chocolate and candy stocks.

3D Systems

3D Systems Corporation (DDD) is one of the largest companies in the 3D printing arena, with a market cap of $9.3 billion. 3D Systems is a Rock Hill, South Carolina based company, founded in 1986, which produces 3D printers and related products. The stock trades at 196 times current earnings and 71 times forward earnings. Earnings for the latest quarter were up 30.6% on a 49.9% rise in revenues. The company has $345 million in cash and $18.8 million in debt.

Hershey

Hershey Foods (HSY) is one of the largest chocolate and confectionery companies in the world, which is known for its Hershey Bars and Kisses. The stock sports a trailing price to earnings ratio of 29, and a forward P/E ratio of 24. The stock provide a decent yield of 2.0%. Latest reported quarterly earnings were reported up 31.8% on a 6.1% boost in revenues.The company reports again on January 30.

Chocolate & 3D Printing

If you would like a free list of the 3D printing companies, and a free list of the chocolate companies, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. And if you are aware of any others that are not on these lists, please post a comment with the name of the stock.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

By Stockerblog.com

Will Halloween Help Chocolate and Candy Stocks?

In about a month, trick-or-treaters will be knocking on your door, asking for candy. Stores will be stocked with confectionery offerings, everything from M&M's to Snickers Bars, to Starbursts to Chocolate Hershey Kisses. A dentist's delight! Well, from a health standpoint, all candy isn't all bad. Chocolate has plenty of health benefits. So can these candy and chocolate companies benefit your stock portfolio?

WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has a free list of candy and chocolate companies, with a listing of a dozen stocks. Hershey Foods (HSY) is the large chocolate and confectionery company which is known for its Hershey Bars and Kisses. The stock sports a trailing price to earnings ratio of 29, and a forward P/E ratio of 23. The stock provide a favorable yield of 2.1%. Latest quarterly earnings were reported up 17.6% on a 6.7% boost in revenues.

Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) is a producer of many types of candy for trick-or-treaters including Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Roll Pops, Caramel Apple Pops, Charms, Blow-Pops, Blue Razz, Zip-A-Dee Pops, Cella's, Mason Dots, Mason Crows, Junior Mint, Charleston Chew, Sugar Daddys, and Sugar Babies. The stock trades at 36 times earnings and pays a yield of 1.0%. Although quarterly revenues were down slightly, earnings rose by 11.4%.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) is a confectionery manufacturer based in Durango, Colorado. The company makes such candies as clusters, caramels, creams, mints, and truffles. The stock trades at 48 times trailing earnings and 16 times forward earnings. The yield is a substantial 3.5%. Earnings spiked 11% on a boost of 5.4% in sales.

More candy and chocolate stock can be found at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which also includes the stock symbol, the P/E ratio, the yield, and the products.



Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

By Stockerblog.com

Buy Your Mother Some Mother's Day Stocks

Mother's Day is in a couple weeks. Have you shopped for your mother yet? Here's an idea; buy your mother some stocks of companies that benefit from Mother's Day, including those that sell chocolate, flowers, and jewelry, along with greeting cards and gift wrap. Investors looking for stocks that might be participating in the Mother's Day buying frenzy can find some ideas on the chocolate and candy stock list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Other Mother's Day related companies include 1-800-Flowers.com Inc. (FLWS), which is the the largest publicly traded flower seller, and also sells plants, gourmet foods, cookies, cakes, candies, wine, gift baskets, and other gifts. Did you notice this stock was up over 3% on Friday? The stock has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 28.9 and a forward PE ratio of 20.9. Revenues for the latest quarter were up 5.5%, yet earnings dropped 3.8%. The company will have its next earnings announcement, Tuesday, April 30.

American Greetings Corp. (AM), founded in 1906 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, is the largest publicly-traded greeting card company in the world. The stock has a forward PE of 8, and a yield of 2.5%.

CSS Industries Inc. (CSS) markets gift wrap, gift bags, boxed greeting cards, gift tags, tissue paper, decorations, and decorative ribbons and bows. The stock has a forward PE of 18.7, and a decent yield of 2.2%.

Hershey (HSY), founded in 1894, is the largest manufacturer of chocolate in North America and one of the largest chocolate and candy companies in the world. Did you know that Hershey's Kisses were invented in 1901 and Hershey chocolate chips were introduced in 1928? The stock trades at 21.8 times forward earnings and sports a favorable yield of 1.9%.

Another chocolate company is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (RMCF), based in Durango, Colorado, which makes and markets caramels, creams, mints, and truffles. The company, which was founded in 1981, has over 300 franchise locations in 40 states, along with Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The forward price to earnings ratio is 13.7, and the company pays a great CD beating yield of 3.6%.

If you like interesting lists like this, such as the candy stock list, you should check out the various free stock databases, at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

By Stockerblog.com

Bear Invades Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Check out the following video surveillance video from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) candy store in Estes Park, Colorado. It shows you that even bears like chocolate and candy.

We have written dozens of articles about the health benefits of chocolate, such as benefiting your liver, your brain and your eyes. But what about eating chocolate for the pure pleasure of it? According to Simon Fraser University, Americans consume 3 billion pounds of chocolate a year.

So how is the Rocky Mountain stock doing?

And who is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory? It was founded in 1981, and makes and markets about 300 different chocolate candies, clusters, caramels, creams, mints, and truffles. In addition to owning candy shops, it also franchises and operates self serve frozen yogurt retailers. in over 40 states.

It trades at 19 times current earnings and and 13.5 times forward earnings. The company sports a very decent 3.7% yield. As a matter of fact, the company increased its dividend by 10% back in May. Earnings for the latest quarter were up 15.5%, on an 11.8% rise in revenues.

If you like chocolate companies, you might want to check out the free list of candy and chocolate stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which can be downloaded, sorted, and updated.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

By Stockerblog.com