4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | July 16, 2014 10:00 am

The grades of four packaged foods stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.

Post Holdings, Inc. (POST[2]) is making progress this week as its rating of C (“hold”) from last week increases to a B (“buy”) rating this week. Post Holdings manufactures, markets and distributes branded ready-to-eat cereals in the U.S. and Canada. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Revisions and Sales Growth, POST also gets A’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of POST stock[3].

Westway Group (WWAY[4]) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Westway Group provides bulk liquid storage and related value-added services worldwide. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WWAY stock[5].

Pinnacle Foods, Inc. (PF[6]) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PF stock[7].

Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (CQB[8]) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Chiquita is an international marketer and distributor of bananas and other fresh produce. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CQB 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].

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