Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Stratasys, Ltd. (SSYS): Crafting Long-Term Gains

Remember, because the merger only officially closed in the middle of Q4, the most recent quarterly net sales of $71.2 million represented a full quarter from Stratasys, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SSYS) combined with a partial quarter from Objet. When the company reports next Monday, it will be the first full quarter for which both companies’ results are compiled.

Finally, it’ll also be interesting to see how well Stratasys, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SSYS) has been able to leverage its new global network of more than 260 resellers and independent sales agents inherited from the merger.

Crafting long-term gains

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Last but not least, while shares of Boston Beer Co Inc (NYSE:SAM) have performed exceptionally well for investors over the past six months, this top stock is actually reeling from a difficult quarter, during which the company saw net income fall 8% year over year in spite of a 20% increase in total sales.

Even so, I’m not alone in viewing this pullback as a perfect buying opportunity for patient investors with a long-term mind-set. After all, the company was primarily hit by the high cost of goods and “slight softness” in its Samuel Adams Spring seasonal selection last quarter, and they’re wasting no time moving onto the wildly popular Summer offerings. What’s more, Boston Beer Co Inc (NYSE:SAM)’s wares will soon be available in an innovative new can, which should serve to boost sales further while preserving the taste of the craft brews that made the company famous.

In the end, I’m convinced Boston Beer Co Inc (NYSE:SAM)’s reputation for high-quality beer should eventually supersede this short-term weakness, and its stock price should continue to follow suit.

The article 3 Top Stocks With Room to Run originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Steve Symington.

Fool contributor Steve Symington owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, Boston Beer, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Stratasys and has the following options: short Jan. 2014 $36 calls on 3D Systems and short Jan. 2014 $20 puts on 3D Systems.

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