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[CVOJOE]

Milwaukee, WI (April 12, 2006) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HDI) today announced record revenue and earnings for its first quarter ended March 26, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.29 billion compared with $1.24 billion in the year-ago quarter, a 4.0 percent increase. Net income for the quarter was $234.6 million compared to $227.2 million, an increase of 3.2 percent over the first quarter of 2005. First quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.86, an 11.7 percent increase compared with last year

[DCFIREMANN]

I smell a change in the air!!!!!!!! I sure hope so.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[SPIDERMAN]

I'm looking at this thread and comparing it to the one on H-D in the financial pages. I'm an Engineer so maybe it's just me, but I don't get it. H-D is going to be a whole quarter late in the start of the new model year and I can't help but wonder if we don't have some Enron accountants working at Harley-Davidson. I know from looking at the member's occupation thread that we've got some financial people as members on this site. Market makers and Bank Presidents and what have you. Hey guys, can one of you step up to the plate here and explain how H-D's profits are up but their stock is down. H-D is talking growth out one side of thier mouth and a late model year start on the other. What's up ?  

[jachin72]

Yah, what Big Brian said [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]  Want to see that answer too. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[grc]

I'm looking at this thread and comparing it to the one on H-D in the financial pages. I'm an Engineer so maybe it's just me, but I don't get it. H-D is going to be a whole quarter late in the start of the new model year and I can't help but wonder if we don't have some Enron accountants working at Harley-Davidson. I know from looking at the member's occupation thread that we've got some financial people as members on this site. Market makers and Bank Presidents and what have you. Hey guys, can one of you step up to the plate here and explain how H-D's profits are up but their stock is down. H-D is talking growth out one side of thier mouth and a late model year start on the other. What's up ?

[jachin72]

Jerry,

If they have over-produced to the point where the dealers can't afford to store, I wonder if we will see rebates like the auto manufacturers someday?  They won't be able to make money on modified parts too much longer either...?

Steve

[jeffj]

I'm looking at this thread and comparing it to the one on H-D in the financial pages. I'm an Engineer so maybe it's just me, but I don't get it. H-D is going to be a whole quarter late in the start of the new model year and I can't help but wonder if we don't have some Enron accountants working at Harley-Davidson. I know from looking at the member's occupation thread that we've got some financial people as members on this site. Market makers and Bank Presidents and what have you. Hey guys, can one of you step up to the plate here and explain how H-D's profits are up but their stock is down. H-D is talking growth out one side of thier mouth and a late model year start on the other. What's up ?

[jachin72]

Interesting point Jeff [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]  Noticed China visited the Bill Gates House instead of the Whitehouse, according to the Drudgereport.

Steve

[SPIDERMAN]

[highlight]Noticed China visited the Bill Gates House instead of the Whitehouse[/highlight]

With all due respect to the Office of President of the United States, if you wanted to talk money who would you talk to? The richest guy in the world- - a self made man, arguably a true genius of our time , a man who's products, love em or hate em are everwhere in our society
                                                         OR
   a guy born with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth, one never worked an honest day in his life, had everything including this presidency handed to him by his father, arguably the least intelligent President in the history of our great nation and the man responsible for the largest deficits in the history of organized government ?

                                      I believe the term is  "NO BRAINER"

[DCFIREMANN]

[highlight]Noticed China visited the Bill Gates House instead of the Whitehouse[/highlight]

With all due respect to the Office of President of the United States, if you wanted to talk money who would you talk to? The richest guy in the world- - a self made man, arguably a true genius of our time , a man who's products, love em or hate em are everwhere in our society
                                                      

[jeffj]

Jerry,

If they have over-produced to the point where the dealers can't afford to store, I wonder if we will see rebates like the auto manufacturers someday?

[DCFIREMANN]

Brian,

I'm no financial wizard either, so hopefully one will chip in on this subject.

[SPIDERMAN]

[highlight]A friend of mine that ran a Va dealership said that 2003 would be the end of the run and would carry over to 04 and part of 05. I don't think he was off by far.
 [/highlight]

DC
WIth all respect to anyone with an 04 or newer, I have seen a lot of QA issues on the 04 and newer models and have been saying the same thing as your friend for different reasons myself. It just seems like HD made it to 100 years and has been sitting back on it's heals since. I get teased on this site about bleeding Black,White and Orange, but maybe the MoCo needs to get knocked down a peg or two like they did in the late 70's to come back stronger again.

[Fired00d]

.....Even the SE models are not selling. Hell I just put money down on one of 2 SEUG in Black crimson that are due in next month and are not sold. .....I think the MOCO will have to cut back production to keep pace with the economy. Just 2 cents.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

This could be a "positive" note also. If they cut back production maybe they will spend more time on quality control? They could see what those that are buying bikes do as far as modifications, and ultimately produce a SE model that we would be able to just ride. Wouldn't it truly be nice to not have to add any accessories/modifications other then those needed for ergonomics to a CVO bike? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[naitram]

i'm no expert on financials but wall strett wants to see growth, if HD cuts production the stock will drop which losses money for shareholders and board members, i'm thinkin they'd rather take the gamble that the dealers will still be able to push bikes out the front door