Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFMI)

I really like WFMI - strong management, great 'vision', excellent product (albeit a tad bit pricy), and aggressive expansion. I think the international expansion will add a lot to their bottom line. I see WFMI going far.

Whole Foods is the leader of healthy and organic supermarkets. It is estimated a growth of 17% for 2008. Many investors are down on WFMI, but are these folks supermarket experts?

Whole Foods continues to take over the market of Vons, Ralphs, Safeway and Albertsons. In some parts of Manhattan, San Francisco and LA, Whole Foods is the leading supermarket.

Having bought their biggest competitor last year (Wild Oats), you'll see Whole Foods market share, earnings and revenue increase

I decided to create a portfolio with only products or services that I use.

This is a quality company, that has struggled to digest Wild Oats, and will continue to do what it does best, sell good foods and make money.

hammered by down grades and bad news. great value right now. they'll weather the storm and be back.

People are becoming more and more health conscious and this company offers a good selection of organic foods and health supplements.
I think they have expanded into Canada and have loyal employees.
I haven't analyzed their balance sheet as yet and could use some help with this.

Eating organic food is a lifestyle trend which more and more people are following because they feel the urge to eat healthy and look great.

Poster child for healthy food superstore. Momentum & attention will keep it rising.

This is Whole Paychex! Superb employees and top- notch managementwill more than sew Wild Oats.

Stores are busier than ever; health and preventive care continue to be more important to a wider age range of individuals.

Has taken a huge beating over the last year or so. May not explode for a while, but will regain it's position when the economy rebounds. Good time to get in.

Can only make $12 on downside, but it is $12.

I picked it to underperform last year. Now, the valuation is such that over the long haul it will appreciate, especially once they finish digesting the Wild Oats acquisition.

Whole Foods is the Nordstrom's of the grocery marketplace. True, both are high end, BUT you always get excellent merchandise, great sales on that merchandise, and superior customer service. The customer service is worth driving a little farther, and the produce is lovely. Sure, I can get organic produce at my local store, but it often looks like it's been sitting on the shelves for some time, and unusual ingredients can be harder to find. My husband and I love to cook at home, and we can always find what we're looking for at Whole Foods. WFMI has a lot of room to grow in the US, especially in the Midwest.

Recession, recession, recession.

With the latest run-up in price, the stock is overpriced. I am flipping from long to short of excessive exuberance.

Excellent company, excellent management, Aggressive.

stock will overcome recent beating in mkt with new store openings and sales growth

Competition for organic foods is only going to get tougher putting pressure on retail prices. I think WFMI will be forced to squeeze profit margins to stay competitive. Just my .02.