3 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | January 6, 2014 7:15 pm

This week, three aerospace and defense stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader[1]. Each of these rates an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS[2]) is making progress this week as its rating of C (“hold”) from last week increases to a B (“buy”) rating this week. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions operates as a defense contractor and security systems integrator for the federal government and for state and local agencies. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Momentum, KTOS also gets an A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KTOS stock[3].

This week, Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT[4]) is showing good progress as the company’s rating jumps from a B (“buy”) last week to an A (“strong buy”). Elbit Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of defense systems and products worldwide. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ESLT stock[5].

Exelis Inc. (XLS[6]) boosts its rating from a B to an A this week. Exelis provides command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, and surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) related products and systems in the United States and internationally. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XLS stock[7].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[8] 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[9].

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