4 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | April 2, 2014 10:15 am

The grades of four specialty retail stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader[1]. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Gap, Inc. (GPS[2]) is making progress this week as its rating of C (“hold”) from last week increases to a B (“buy”) rating this week. Gap is an international specialty retailer operating retail and outlet stores. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Equity, GPS also gets an A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GPS stock[3].

Tractor Supply Company’s (TSCO[4]) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Tractor Supply operates retail farm and ranch stores in the United States. The stock’s price of $71.72 is above the 50-day moving average of $69.55. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TSCO stock[5].

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM[6]) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Williams-Sonoma is a retailer of home products, mainly culinary and serving equipment. Shares of WSM have increased 14.8% 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 WSM stock[7].

Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG[8]) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Signet Jewelers is engaged in the retailing of jewelry, watches and gifts with branches throughout UK and US. Wall Street seems to agree with the upgrade and has propelled the stock up 11% over the past month. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SIG stock[9].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[10] 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[11].

Endnotes:

  1. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  2. GPS: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GPS
  3. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GPS stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GPS
  4. TSCO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TSCO
  5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TSCO stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TSCO
  6. WSM: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WSM
  7. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WSM stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WSM
  8. SIG: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=SIG
  9. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SIG stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=SIG
  10. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  11. here: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/

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