HANS Natural Keeps Marching

Hansen Natural's (HANS:Nasdaq - commentary - research - Cramer's Take) fourth-quarter earnings rose 152% from a year ago and blew past estimates as its "Monster Energy" drinks continued to fuel breakneck growth.

Hansen earned $18.4 million, or 75 cents a share, in the quarter, compared with $7.3 million, or 31 cents a share, a year ago. Net sales rose 95% from a year ago to $98 million. Analysts had been forecasting earnings of 62 cents a share on sales of $88.9 million in the most recent quarter.