The grades of four health care provider stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.
Health Net, Inc. (HNT) ups its rating to a B (“buy”) this week after earning a C (“hold”) in the week before. Health Net offers managed health care benefits and products. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Earnings Surprise, Cash Flow and Margin Growth, HNT also gets A’s. Shares of HNT have increased 15.9% over the past month, better than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HNT stock.
Chindex International, Inc. (CHDX) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Chindex provides healthcare services in China and internationally. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CHDX stock.
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (CCRN) is making headway this week, with the company’s rating improving to an A (“strong buy”) from a B (“buy”) last week. Cross Country Healthcare provides healthcare staffing and outsourcing services to the healthcare market. At $11.13, the share price is growing closer to the 52-week high of $11.38. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CCRN stock.
McKesson Corporation (MCK) boosts its rating from a B to an A this week. McKesson distributes pharmaceuticals, medical-surgical supplies, and health and beauty care products throughout North America. The stock’s price of $172.98 is nearing the 52-week high of $177.50. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MCK stock.
Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader 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.
