Six semiconductor 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”).
FSI International (FSII) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. FSI International is a supplier of processing equipment used at key production steps to manufacture microelectronics, including semiconductor devices and thin film heads. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Sales Growth, FSII also gets A’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FSII stock.
Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation’s (VTSS) grade is moving up to a B (“buy”) this week from last week’s C (“hold”). Vitesse develops integrated circuits for a variety of applications in storage and communications. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VTSS stock.
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Axcelis Technologies designs, manufactures and services ion implantation, dry strip and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACLS stock.
DSP Group, Inc.’s (DSPG) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. DSP provides wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DSPG stock.
Rubicon Technology, Inc. (RBCN) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Rubicon Technology is an electronic materials provider that develops, manufactures and sells monocrystalline sapphire and other innovative crystalline products for LEDs, RFICs, blue laser diodes, optoelectronics and other optical applications. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RBCN stock.
GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. GT Advanced Technologies manufactures solar power equipment. The stock price has risen 12.8% 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 GTAT 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.
