The grades of six semiconductor stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).
FSI International (FSII) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. 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.
Amtech Systems, Inc.’s (ASYS) grade is moving up to a B (“buy”) this week from last week’s C (“hold”). 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. Trade volume fell markedly in the past week, standing at half of the previous rate. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ASYS stock.
The rating of Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA) moves up this week, rising from a B to an A. 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) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. 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.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s (KLIC) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to an A from last week’s 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.
This is a strong week for Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Amkor Technology provides outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services in the United States and internationally. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 592% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMKR 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.
