MLM Company USANA Expects To Beat 2006 Sales Forecasts

MLM company USANA Health Sciences had positive news to report when it announced that sales were strong and it expects to beat previous forecasts for 2006...

Nutritional and skin care products maker USANA Health Sciences Inc. said Wednesday it expects to beat sales and profit forecasts because of demand for its science-based products.

USANA Health Sciences said it expects to report fourth-quarter profit of 58 cents to 60 cents per share, compared with previous guidance for earnings of 56 cents to 58 cents per share.

For 2006, USANA Health Sciences anticipates $2.18 to $2.20 per share in earnings, higher than previous guidance for earnings of $2.12 to $2.18.

The company expects $101 million in fourth-quarter revenue, versus guidance of $98 million to $100 million.

The company also reported an accounting change in the way sales are reported.

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