7 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | June 12, 2014 9:00 am

This week, seven restaurant and resort stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader[1]. Each of these rates 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].

This week, Peet’s Coffee & Tea (PEET[4]) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Peet’s Coffee & Tea markets fresh-roasted whole bean coffee. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PEET stock[5].

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (VAC[6]) improves from a C to a B rating 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[7].

This week, Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (LACO[8]) is making solid headway. The company’s rating improves to an A (“strong buy”) from last week’s B (“buy”) rating. Lakes Entertainment has development and management agreements with several Tribes for new casino operations in Michigan, California, and the East Coast. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LACO stock[9].

Cedar Fair, L.P.’s (FUN[10]) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to an A from last week’s B. Cedar Fair owns and operates amusement and water parks in the United States and Canada. At present, the stock has a dividend yield of 2.8%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FUN stock[11].

China Lodging Group Ltd. Sponsored ADR (HTHT[12]) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to an A. China Lodging Group is an economy hotel chain in China. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HTHT stock[13].

This week, Brinker International, Inc.’s (EAT[14]) ratings are up from a B last week to an A. Brinker International owns, develops, operates, and franchises full-service casual dining restaurants. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EAT 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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