This week, 4 Beverages stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. PepsiCo, Inc. operates worldwide beverage, snack and food businesses. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, earnings growth, and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PEP stock.

This week, MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) pushes up from a B to a A rating. MGP Ingredients, Inc. produces and markets ingredients and distillery products. The company also gets A’s in earnings surprise and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MGPI stock.

Embotelladora Andina S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class B (AKO.B) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Embotelladora Andina S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class B produces, markets, and distributes Coca-Cola products throughout Chile, Brazil, and Argentina. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AKO.B stock.

This is a strong week for Cott Corporation (COT). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Cott Corporation is a non-alcoholic beverage company and the retailer brand soft drink provider. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of COT 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.