Raven Industries, Inc. (RAVN)

NetscribeTech (53.64) Submitted: 2/08/07 7:16 AM : Start Price: $28.01 RAVN Score: 72.43

For a company that was formed in response to a U.S Navy contract for manufacturing hot-air balloons for military and scientific purposes, Raven Industries, a well-diversified mid-cap company, has come a long way. Since its inception in 1956, the comp...

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EldrehadsPicks (84.70) Submitted: 3/31/08 2:54 AM : Start Price: $30.36 RAVN Score: 50.79

Whether it’s a softening in the domestic oil and gas industries and a light hurricane season impacting sales in the engineered films division, a few ‘misses’ in new product launches in the flow controls division, or a delay in the start-up of a milit...

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justdoodleit (74.36) Submitted: 11/22/06 4:41 PM : Start Price: $27.43 RAVN Score: 73.00

S Dakota firm with excellent reviews for coorporate behavior - shares fell to bargain level on small rise in third-quarter results and outlook for "flat earnings" - had difficulty with agricultural division which holds a lot of promise - still holdin...

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BlueSkyGuy (36.93) Submitted: 9/09/06 3:06 AM : Start Price: $27.18 RAVN Score: 67.15

RAVN should be near the bottom of its recent pullback. Engineered Films Division should continue to perform well, while expansion of agricultural products to international markets and recent Aerostar division parachute order should improve overall p...

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TMFEldrehad (99.99) Submitted: 10/16/06 1:21 PM : Start Price: $31.26 RAVN Score: 50.47

A quick look at the fundamentals and I can't help but see what other Fools are seeing when they give this stock 5 stars in CAPS.

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goalie37 (92.07) Submitted: 11/29/06 12:32 PM : Start Price: $27.08 RAVN Score: 73.76

A lot of great things have already been said in previous posts. I would like to add how spectacular it is to see a company this small have a proven track record of dividend growth. Extremely hard to find.

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BudandMolly (96.01) Submitted: 1/31/08 10:02 AM : Start Price: $27.61 RAVN Score: 68.01

This is a strong company that has a strong portfolio of business segments. It's flow controls segment in the agriculture space is rapidly growing. Time to buy on this significant dip.

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fred164 (24.98) Submitted: 8/27/06 4:24 AM : Start Price: $26.17 RAVN Score: 73.41

RAVEN HAS BEEN A CONSISTANT GROWTH STOCK DOUBLING EVERY YR TO YR AND HALF. IT HAS SLOWED SOME RECENTLY BUT ITS OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE IS STRONG. ITS BALANCE SHEET IS VERY STRONG WITH NO LONGTERM DEBT AND A VER SOLID CASH FLOW TO THE STOCKHOLDERS.

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grandma34 (< 20) Submitted: 10/05/06 6:03 PM : Start Price: $29.15 RAVN Score: 59.60

best management of any co. i know-compare the 5 year chart with your favorites,finances rock solid,Moquist says double digit earns increase for year,but only up 5% in ist half,means has to be 15% or more in second half and should rise 30-50%on the ne...

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dmbeach (95.81) Submitted: 12/14/06 4:25 PM : Start Price: $27.59 RAVN Score: 73.68

Saw this was a five-star stock. ROE=27%. Competes in niche markets (should be little competition). One of the larger holdings of T Rowe Price Small Cap Val, which I have long admired. Down quite a bit lately. OK, I'll bite.

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