Five road and rail stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).
This week, RailAmerica (RA) is showing good progress as the company’s rating jumps from a B (“buy”) last week to an A (“strong buy”). RailAmerica owns and operates short-line and regional freight railroads in North America. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RA stock.
Knight Transportation, Inc. (KNX) is bumping up its rating from a C (“hold”) to a B (“buy”) this week. Knight Transportation is a short-to-medium haul, dry van truckload carrier. Shares of KNX have increased 15.8% 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 KNX stock.
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. (UACL) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Universal Truckload Services provides non-asset based transportation services throughout the United States and in Canada. After two consecutive days of gains, the stock price has reached $31.88. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UACL stock.
Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc. (PATR) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Patriot Transportation Holding operates transportation and real estate businesses. 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 PATR stock.
This week, YRC Worldwide (YRCW) pushes up from a C to a B rating. YRC Worldwide is a holding company that through its subsidiaries offers a range of transportation services. The stock price has been on the rise for the past six days, reaching $18.79. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of YRCW 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.
