This week, five fashion and apparel stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).
Hanesbrands (HBI) is making headway this week, with the company’s rating improving to an A (“strong buy”) from a B (“buy”) last week. Hanesbrands produces underwear, T-shirts, socks, sweatshirts, sleepwear, and shoes. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Revisions, Equity, Cash Flow and Margin Growth, HBI also gets A’s. At $72.33, the stock is above the 50-day moving average of $68.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HBI stock.
Gildan Activewear (GIL) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to an A. Gildan Activewear manufactures and markets branded basic activewear. With a price of $52.63, it is above the 50-day moving average of $52.17. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GIL stock.
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (ICON) earns an A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Iconix Brand is a brand management company that is engaged in licensing, marketing, and providing trend direction for several owned consumer brands. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ICON stock.
The rating of Costa Inc. Class A (ATX) moves up this week, rising from a B to an A. A. T. Cross is a designer and marketer of branded personal accessories including writing instruments, watches, reading glasses, personal and business accessories and sunglasses. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ATX stock.
This week, Zuoan Fashion (ZA) is showing significant improvement as the company’s rating hops from a C (“hold”) to a B (“buy”). Zuoan engages in the design and distribution of fashion menswear. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ZA 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.
