7 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | May 8, 2014 9:00 am

This week, seven restaurant and resort stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader[1]. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Gaylord Entertainment’s (GET[2]) grade is moving up to a B (“buy”) this week from last week’s C (“hold”). Gaylord Entertainment owns and operates branded hotels in multiple states. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GET stock[3].

Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN[4]) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. Cedar Fair owns and operates amusement and water parks in the United States and Canada. The stock price has risen 5% over the past month, better than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. The stock’s dividend yield is 2.8%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FUN stock[5].

Peet’s Coffee & Tea (PEET[6]) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Peet’s Coffee & Tea markets fresh-roasted whole bean coffee. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PEET stock[7].

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (VAC[8]) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Marriott Vacations Worldwide engages in the development, marketing, sale, and management of vacation ownership and related products in the United States and internationally. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VAC stock[9].

This is a strong week for Brinker International, Inc. (EAT[10]). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous week’s B. Brinker International owns, develops, operates, and franchises full-service casual dining restaurants. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EAT stock[11].

China Lodging Group Ltd. Sponsored ADR (HTHT[12]) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to an A. China Lodging Group is an economy hotel chain in China. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up 603.2% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HTHT stock[13].

The rating of Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (LACO[14]) moves up this week, rising from a B to an A. Lakes Entertainment has development and management agreements with several Tribes for new casino operations in Michigan, California, and the East Coast. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LACO stock[15].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[16] 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[17].

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