This week, 3 Household Durables stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Universal Electronics Inc.’s (UEIC) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a A from last week’s B. Universal Electronics Inc. develop wireless control products and audio-video accessories for home entertainment systems. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UEIC stock.

The rating of LaZBoy Incorporated (LZB) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. LaZBoy Incorporated manufactures residential and office upholstered furniture. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LZB stock.

Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Lifetime Brands, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes household cutlery, kitchenware, cutting boards, and bakeware. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LCUT 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.