13 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

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This week, 13 semiconductor stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

This week, FSI International (FSII) is showing good progress as the company’s rating jumps from a B (“buy”) last week to an A (“strong buy”). FSI International is a supplier of processing equipment used at key production steps to manufacture microelectronics, including semiconductor devices and thin film heads. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Sales Growth, FSII also gets A’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FSII stock.

Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (VTSS) ups its rating to a B (“buy”) this week after earning a C (“hold”) in the week before. Vitesse develops integrated circuits for a variety of applications in storage and communications. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VTSS stock.

This week, Amtech Systems, Inc.’s (ASYS) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. Amtech engages in the design, assembly, sale, and installation of capital equipment and related consumables used in the manufacture of wafers, primarily for the solar and semiconductor industries. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ASYS stock.

This is a strong week for Brooks Automation, Inc. (BRKS). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Brooks Automation provides automation, vacuum, and instrumentation solutions to original equipment manufacturers and users throughout the world. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BRKS stock.

OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (OVTI) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to an A. OmniVision Technologies provides integrated single chip semiconductor imaging devices. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OVTI stock.

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOSL) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Alpha & Omega Semiconductor designs, develops, and supplies a range of power semiconductors worldwide. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AOSL stock.

Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA) boosts its rating from a B to an A this week. Ambarella develops semiconductor processing solutions for video that enable high-definition (HD) video capture, sharing, and display. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMBA stock.

CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. CVD Equipment develops, manufactures, and markets chemical vapor deposition equipment, annealing furnaces, and etching systems. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CVV stock.

Silicon Image, Inc. (SIMG) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Silicon Image designs, develops, and markets semiconductor solutions for applications that require high-bandwidth, integrated solutions for high-speed data communications. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SIMG stock.

This week, Cavium, Inc. (CAVM) pushes up from a B to an A rating. Cavium designs, develops and markets semiconductor processors for intelligent and secure networks. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAVM stock.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Kulicke & Soffa designs, manufactures, and markets capital equipment, related spare parts, and packaging materials used to assemble semiconductor devices. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KLIC stock.

The rating of DSP Group, Inc. (DSPG) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. DSP provides wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DSPG stock.

Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.’s (MLNX) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Mellanox designs and develops semiconductor-based, high-performance interconnect products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MLNX stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader 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.


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