4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | September 11, 2013 10:45 am

Four Packaged Foods stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Every one of these is graded an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Seneca Foods Corporation Class A (NASDAQ:SENEA[2]) ups its rating to a B (“buy”) this week after earning a C (“hold”) in the week before. Seneca Foods produces and distributes processed fruits and vegetables. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Cash Flow and Margin Growth, SENEA also gets A’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SENEA stock[3].

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBSS[4]) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. John B. Sanfilippo & Son processes, packages, markets, and distributes shelled nuts, in-shell nuts, and sesame sticks. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JBSS stock[5].

Westway Group (NASDAQ:WWAY[6]) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Westway Group provides bulk liquid storage and related value-added services worldwide. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WWAY stock[7].

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL[8]) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to an A. Hormel Foods manufactures and markets consumer-branded meat and food products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HRL stock[9].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[10] 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[11].

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