5 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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The ratings of five chemicals stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

This week, PolyOne Corporation (POL) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). PolyOne is an international polymer services company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Sales Growth, POL also gets an F. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of POL stock.

Arabian American Development Company (ARSD) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. Arabian American Development owns and operates a petrochemical facility located in southeast Texas, which specializes in high purity petrochemical solvents and other solvent type manufacturing. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Surprise. To get an in-depth look at ARSD, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARSD stock.

Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBII) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). The stock receives F’s in Earnings Momentum, Equity, Cash Flow and Sales Growth. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MBII stock.

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (KRA) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to an F. Kraton Performance Polymers produces engineered polymers and styrenic block copolymers. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Surprise. To get an in-depth look at KRA, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KRA stock.

Huntsman Corporation (HUN) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. Huntsman manufactures differentiated and commodity chemical products. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions and Earnings Surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HUN 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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