3 Packaged Foods Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | April 9, 2014 8:30 am

For the current week, the overall ratings of three packaged foods stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader[1]database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Hillshire Brands Company’s (HSH[2]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Hillshire Brands manufactures and markets meat-centric food solutions worldwide. For Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Momentum, HSH also gets an F. At $35.64, the stock is under the 50-day moving average of $36.52. For a full analysis of HSH stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

The rating of General Mills, Inc. (GIS[4]) declines this week from a C to a D. General Mills manufactures and markets branded and packaged consumer foods worldwide. Shares of the stock are changing hands at twice the rate they were a week ago. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GIS stock[5].

Alico, Inc. (ALCO[6]) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Alico is a land management company involved with agribusiness pursuits, land leasing, rentals, rock and sand mining, and the sale of real estate. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions and Sales Growth. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up fourfold from the week prior. To get an in-depth look at ALCO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ALCO 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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