5 Computer and Personal Electronics Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | July 20, 2012 12:59 pm

For the current week, the overall ratings of five Computer and Personal Electronics stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

The rating of Fusion-io (NYSE:FIO[2]) declines this week from a C (“hold”) to a D (“sell”). In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth and Earnings Momentum, FIO also gets F’s. As of July 20, 23.5% of outstanding Fusion-io shares were held short. FIO shares have decreased 7.2% from a month ago, worse than the S&P 500’s 0.9% increase for the same period. To get an in-depth look at FIO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FIO stock[3].

The rating of OCZ Technology Group (NASDAQ:OCZ[4]) slips from a C to a D. OCZ Technology Group designs, manufactures, and distributes enterprise and consumer solid state drives. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Equity. As of July 20, 35.2% of outstanding OCZ Technology Group shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCZ stock[5].

SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK[6]) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. Sandisk designs, develops, manufactures and markets flash memory card products, including USB drives and memory cards that can be used in mobile phones and digital cameras. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise, and Sales Growth. For a full analysis of SNDK stock, visit Portfolio Grader[7].

Lexmark (NYSE:LXK[8]) is having a rough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D rating. Lexmark International develops, manufactures, and supplies printing and imaging solutions for offices and homes. LXK shares have decreased 25.1% from the previous month. To get an in-depth look at LXK, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LXK stock[9].

Slipping from a C to a D rating, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI[10]) takes a hit this week. Super Micro Computer designs, develops, manufactures and sells application-optimized, high-performance server solutions based on a modular and open-standard architecture. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Surprise. Shares of SMCI have decreased 12.9% from a month ago. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SMCI stock[11].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[12] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[13].

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