Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. (NYSE:TPX)

Although ther houseing market is likely to pick up in 2008, ZZ and SCSS will vault in front of TPX with better product lines.

TPX has shown good recent earnings growth and price breakouts, and should have good future growth prospects over next year or two with new innovative product line.

VL

First of all, this company has a great product.

Secondly, I see the market for this product expanding. It is a luxury good which is desired by an expanding cohort hear in America. As baby-boomers get older their achy backs will make them willing to dish out the bucks for a nice comfy matress that gives them a good nights sleep. Also, I feel they have plenty of room to grow internationally.

I also like Select Comfort (SCSS) but I think that Tempur-Pedic is poised to do well in the more enar term and be more p[rofitable in the long run. Select Comfort is a good growth story, but I feel they are less of a sure thing than Tempur-Pedic.

I think this will be a solid outperform for a good 10 years to come given market conditions along with the good marketing setup.

aging trends, bad backs, people are ready to try something other than springs

Good Financials.... Neat Company

Rik Silverman from MF picks as best small cap in '07. I checked strong growth on top & bottom lines over last couple years. Consumers moving to tempur & sleep number beds rapidly.

Posturepedic comfortable beds, who doesn't need a bed?

Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. is a manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of premium mattresses and pillows. The company markets its products to consumers in the United States and the United Kingdom through retail, including furniture and specialty stores; direct response and Internet; chiropractors, medical retailers, and hospitals; and third party distributors.

Tempur-Pedic is competing with different types of mattress alternatives, including standard innerspring mattresses, other foam mattresses, waterbeds etc. Among the available mattresses, the company has marked its differentiation by targeting its products toward health conscious consumers by selling them through hospitals and medical retailers. This is a very strong push point for the company.

Presently, the company sells its products through 5,910 stores domestically and has identified 10,000 more stores, through which it will penetrate the market. The company is also planning to add a manufacturing unit in Mexico and recently extended its product line by adding five new models of its products. Moreover, the company is strategically growing its size and business since it is witnessing a strong demand for its products, which is a good sign for any growing company.

Additionally, looking at its financials it is believed that Tempur-Pedic is a great company to invest in. Despite the company’s declining gross margins, its operating margins are appreciating because of optimization of its cost over increasing sales. This has helped the company in generating decent operating cash flow and return on assets. Therefore, considering the fact that the company is having good products in its kitty along with growing demand, investors surely will have a sound sleep after buying its stock.

I have owned Select Comfort and Tempur-Pedic beds. Foam beat air in the long run and the growth curve of TPX is much more stable

this stock has a low P/E, 115 million in free cash flow, and good current and quick ratios.

industry-altering technology and overall societal increase in ergonomics awareness informs my rating.

Cumfy Cumfy Matress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posible takeover target...large # of call options being purchased-traders believe stock going higher

Being bought?

Tempurpedic

Really love their pillow.

I sleep on a TemperPedic every night. And every morning I wake up feeling great. I think the stock has much more growth potential, especially considering the recent success of the Sleep Number bed, which in my opinion is half as good as TempurPedic.

Lots of upside here still - see my comments here: http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06102018.htm