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, Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited (EXXI) has dipped 22.2%. Energy XXI explores for and produces oil and natural gas. As of May 15, 2014, 23.9% of outstanding Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXXI stock.
Shares of Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) have sunk 23.8% 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 May 15, 2014, 18.9% of outstanding Clean Energy Fuels shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLNE stock.
Shares of FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN) have dipped 26.1% since the first of the year. FTI Consulting provides corporate finance and restructuring, economic, forensic and litigation, strategic communications and technology consulting services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCN stock.
Since the first of the year, Quality Systems, Inc. (QSII) has tumbled 26.2%. Quality Systems develops and markets healthcare information systems. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 137.30. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QSII stock.
Share prices of Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (INFI) are down 29.8% since the first of the year. Infinity Pharmaceuticals researches and develops cancer drugs. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of INFI stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) is down 31.8%. Weight Watchers is a provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of company-owned and franchise operations. As of May 15, 2014, 18.2% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock.
The price of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) is down 32.8% since the first of the year. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of May 15, 2014, 26.6% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
Shares of UTi Worldwide (UTIW) have fallen 46.5% since January 1. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of May 15, 2014, 11.1% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock.
Shares of Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) have slipped 48.2% since January 1. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of May 15, 2014, 26.6% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Since the first of the year, Walter Energy (WLT) has dipped 54.7%. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of May 15, 2014, 12.6% of outstanding Walter Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT 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.