11 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | September 5, 2013 10:45 am

The grades of 11 Restaurant and Resort stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.

This week, Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK[2]) is making solid headway. The company’s rating improves to an A (“strong buy”) from last week’s B (“buy”) rating. Rick’s Cabaret International operates night clubs under the names Rick’s Cabaret and XTC which offers adult entertainment, restaurants, and bar operations. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise, and Cash Flow, RICK also gets A’s. Shares of RICK have increased 26.1% over the past month, better than the 1.3% decrease the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RICK stock[3].

Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE:GET[4]) is bettering its rating of C (“hold”) from last week to a B (“buy”) this week. Gaylord Entertainment owns and operates branded hotels in multiple states. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GET stock[5].

Peet’s Coffee & Tea’s (NASDAQ:PEET[6]) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Peet’s Coffee & Tea markets fresh-roasted whole bean coffee. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PEET stock[7].

Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BYI[8]) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Bally Technologies is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of gaming devices and computerized monitoring, accounting, and player-tracking systems for gaming devices. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BYI stock[9].

This week, Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT[10]) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Brinker International owns, develops, operates and franchises the Chili’s Grill & Bar, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, and Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant brands. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EAT stock[11].

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRGB[12]) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RRGB stock[13].

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA[14]) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to an A this week. Papa John’s International operates and franchises pizza delivery and carry-out restaurants under the Papa John’s trademark. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PZZA stock[15].

The rating of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE[16]) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Cheesecake Factory operates upscale, casual, full-service dining restaurants in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAKE stock[17].

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH[18]) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Texas Roadhouse operates the Texas Roadhouse restaurant franchise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TXRH stock[19].

This is a strong week for Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN[20]). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Churchill Downs owns and operates pari-mutuel wagering properties and businesses. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CHDN stock[21].

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK[22]) improves from a B to an A rating this week. Jack in the Box operates and franchises Jack In the Box fast-food restaurants primarily in the Western region of the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JACK stock[23].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[24] 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[25].

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