This week, 4 Specialty Retail stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. is a retailer of sports and athletic apparel and equipment. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DKS stock.

Urban Outfitters, Inc.’s (URBN) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Urban Outfitters, Inc. owns lifestyle specialty retail stores that offer fashion apparel, footwear and accessories and home furnishings and garden products. The company also gets A’s in return on equity and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of URBN stock.

This is a strong week for Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. distributes and retails beauty products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SBH stock.

The rating of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. designs, markets, and sells its own brand of low-price clothing, accessories, and personal care products for young adults. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, earnings growth, and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEO 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.