9 Chemicals stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).
This is a strong week for Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances for products in the food and beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical, inkjet and other speciality markets. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SXT stock.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) improves from a B to a A rating this week. Albemarle Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals for the polymer additives, catalysts, and fine chemicals markets. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ALB stock.
Dow Chemical Company (DOW) earns a A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Dow Chemical Company is involved with the manufacture and sale of specialized products and services, such as chemicals, plastic materials, and agricultural products, as well as property and casualty insurance and reinsurance business. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, earnings growth, earnings surprise, earnings momentum, return on equity, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DOW stock.
Innospec Inc. (IOSP) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Innospec Inc. manufactures fuel specialties, performance chemicals, and octane additives. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IOSP stock.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.’s (AXTA) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AXTA stock.
This week, Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Koppers Holdings Inc. manufactures carbon compounds and wood treatments. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KOP stock.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class B (SQM) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class B produces and distributes fertilizers, iodine, lithium and other industrial chemicals. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SQM stock.
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) boosts its rating from a B to a A this week. American Vanguard Corporation is a specialty chemical manufacturer that develops and markets products, such as chemicals for crops and animal protection, for agricultural and commercial uses. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, earnings growth, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVD stock.
Ferro Corporation (FOE) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Ferro Corporation produces and sells specialty materials and chemicals in the United States and internationally. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FOE 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.
