3 Gas Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

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Three gas utilities stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

AmeriGas Partners, L.P. (APU) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. AmeriGas distributes propane in the United States. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions and Equity, APU also gets A’s. The current dividend yield is 3.5%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of APU stock.

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) ups its rating to a B (“buy”) this week after earning a C (“hold”) in the week before. Suburban Propane Partners markets and distributes energy-related products. The stock’s dividend yield is 3.5%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SPH stock.

South Jersey Industries, Inc.’s (SJI) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. South Jersey Industries provides a variety of energy-related products and services. At present, the stock has a dividend yield of 2%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SJI 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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