This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader.
Since the first of the year, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW) has tumbled 19.5%. Atlas Air Worldwide is engaged in leasing and outsourcing services for wide-body freighter aircraft. As of Feb. 26, 2014, 11.2% of outstanding Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AAWW stock.
Since January 1, Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN) has fallen 19.6%. Elizabeth Arden manufactures, distributes, and markets prestige fragrances and related skin treatment and cosmetic products for men and women. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 29.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock.
Shares of First BanCorp (FBP) have slipped 20.7% since January 1. First BanCorp is the holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FBP stock.
Since the first of the year, Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) has dipped 21.2%. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of Feb. 26, 2014, 28.6% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. Trade volume is up 100.5% from the previous week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Shares of Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) have slumped 25.4% since the first of the year. Clean Energy Fuels sells natural gas fueling solutions to its customers mainly in the United States and Canada. As of Feb. 26, 2014, 20.9% of outstanding Clean Energy Fuels shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLNE stock.
Shares of RentACenter, Inc. (RCII) have fallen 27.5% since January 1. Rent-A-Center operates in the rent-to-own industry in the United States. As of Feb. 26, 2014, 15% of outstanding RentACenter, Inc. shares were held short. Shares of the stock are being traded at a very rapid pace, up 106.4% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RCII stock.
Shares of FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN) have sunk 28.8% since the first of the year. FTI Consulting provides corporate finance and restructuring, economic, forensic and litigation, strategic communications, and technology consulting services. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 152.5% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCN stock.
Share prices of Walter Energy (WLT) are down 30.4% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of Feb. 26, 2014, 13.3% of outstanding Walter Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT stock.
The price of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) has fallen 31.8% since the first of the year. Weight Watchers is a provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of company-owned and franchise operations. As of Feb. 26, 2014, 22.8% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock.
Shares of J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP) have dipped 32.5% since the first of the year. J. C. Penney operates department stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. As of Feb. 26, 2014, 38.9% of outstanding J. C. Penney Company, Inc. shares were held short. Trade volume is up 211.3% from the previous week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JCP 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.
