5 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of 5 Machinery stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

The rating of Kadant Inc. (KAI) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Kadant Inc. is a supplier of equipment used in the global papermaking and paper recycling industries. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KAI stock.

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. ESCO Technologies Inc. is a producer of engineered products and systems, primarily for utility, industrial, aerospace and commercial applications. The company also gets A’s in earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ESE stock.

Albany International Corp. Class A (AIN) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Albany International Corp. Class A is a global company engaged in the processing of textiles and other materials. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIN stock.

This week, Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Federal Signal Corporation manufactures and supplies safety, signaling, and communications equipment. The company also gets A’s in return on equity and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FSS stock.

Wabash National Corporation (WNC) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Wabash National Corporation designs, manufactures and markets standard and customized truck trailers and intermodal equipment. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, earnings surprise, return on equity, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WNC 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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