11 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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This week, 11 Machinery stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to a A this week. Illinois Tool Works Inc. designs and manufactures fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and a variety of specialty products and equipment. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ITW stock.

The rating of Lindsay Corporation (LNN) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Lindsay Corporation manufactures and markets center pivot and lateral move irrigation equipment, as well as large diameter steel tubing, for use to irrigate agricultural crops. The company also gets A’s in earnings surprise and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LNN stock.

Crane Co. (CR) earns a A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Crane Co. manufactures engineered industrial products for the aerospace and electronics, engineered materials, merchandising systems, fluid handling, and controls sectors. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, return on equity, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CR stock.

This week, EnPro Industries, Inc. (NPO) pushes up from a C to a B rating. EnPro Industries, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary engineered industrial products. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NPO stock.

CIRCOR International, Inc. (CIR) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. CIRCOR International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets highly-engineered products, such as valves, that control the flow of fluids safely and efficiently in the energy, aerospace, and industrial markets. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CIR stock.

This week, Toro Company’s (TTC) ratings are up from a B last week to a A. Toro Company is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of professional turf maintenance equipment and services, turf and agricultural micro-irrigation systems, landscaping equipment and snow removal products. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TTC stock.

Timken Company (TKR) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Timken Company is a developer, manufacturer, marketer and vendor of products for friction management and power transmission, alloy steels and steel components. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TKR stock.

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to a A. The company also gets A’s in sales growth and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BLBD stock.

This is a strong week for Mueller Water Products, Inc. Class A (MWA). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous week’s B. Mueller Water Products, Inc. Class A manufactures a broad range of water infrastructure and flow control products for use in water distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities, gas distribution systems and fire protection piping systems. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MWA stock.

Titan International, Inc.’s (TWI) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Titan International, Inc. manufactures wheels, tires and assemblies for off-highway vehicles used in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer markets. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TWI stock.

Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Manitowoc Company, Inc. is a diversified industrial manufacturer of cranes and related products and food service equipment. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MTW 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.


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