Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Paper Summary:

The paper provides an overview of the Harley-Davidson company and examines the company's 2004-2006 annual balance sheet. The paper discusses the company's over-stocking of dealer lots that led to decreases in stock prices in the short-term, but asserts that because Harley-Davidson stock is traditionally and historically a very stable investment, it is likely the stock investment will continue to be stable in the long-term future. The paper therefore advises investors not to sell this stock but simply to 'hold' over the next year. The paper includes several tables and graphs.

Outline:
Company Overview
2004-2006 Annual Balance Sheet
Over-Delivery to Dealer Lots - Backlash Against New Stock Owners
Key Developments
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company to a group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company including Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company is a manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles along with a complete line of motorcycle parts, apparel, accessories and other general merchandise. Harley-Davidson manufactures five lines of motorcycles. The corporate headquarters of Harley-Davidson are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Harley-Davidson employs approximately 9,000 individuals."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Harley-Davidson Reports 2007 Third Quarter Results - Harley-Davidson Inc. (2007) Form 8-K (Current Report Filing) Filed 10-24-07 For the period Ending 10-19-07. Online available at: http://www.shareholder.com/Common/Edgar/793952/897069-07-1900/07-00.pdf
• A recent MSN Money report relates that Harley-Davidson related on December 21, 2007 that it would announce its fourth quarter 2007 financial results before market hours on Friday, January 25, 2008.
• Harley-Davidson, Inc. Web-Cast Conference for Friday, January 25, 20089. (2007) MSN Money Online available at: http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/ticker/article.aspx?symbol=US:HOG&feed=PR&date=20071221&id=7973673
• Hog (Harley-Davidson) Analysis (2007) Financial News and Investments. 6 October 2007.
• Harley Davidson Inc HOG (NYSE) (2007) Reuters News - Key Developments. 30 Dec 2007. Online available at: http://stocks.us.reuters.com/stocks/keyDevelopments.asp?symbol=HOG

More papers on Harley-Davidson, Inc.:

• Business Plan # 62195 : "Strategic Plan for Harley-Davidson, Inc."
• Research Paper # 63923 : "Harley-Davidson, Inc."
• Case Study # 92757 : "Harley-Davidson, Inc."

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: