This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader.
The price of Empresas ICA SAB de CV Sponsored ADR (ICA) has fallen 21% since the first of the year. Empresas ICA S.A.B. de C.V. offers engineering and construction services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ICA stock.
Shares of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) have fallen 21.5% since January 1. American Eagle Outfitters designs, markets, and sells its own brand of low-price clothing, accessories, and personal care products for young adults. As of May 1, 2014, 10.7% of outstanding American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. shares were held short. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 27.50. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEO stock.
Since January 1, Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (INFI) has fallen 29%. Infinity Pharmaceuticals researches and develops cancer drugs. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of INFI stock.
Shares of Quality Systems, Inc. (QSII) have slumped 29.1% since January 1. Quality Systems develops and markets healthcare information systems. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 132.60. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QSII stock.
Shares of Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) have dipped 31.5% 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 1, 2014, 19.3% of outstanding Clean Energy Fuels shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLNE stock.
Since the first of the year, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) has tumbled 34.4%. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of May 1, 2014, 25.2% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) is down 36.1%. Weight Watchers is a provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of company-owned and franchise operations. As of May 1, 2014, 18.6% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock.
Since the first of the year, UTi Worldwide (UTIW) has dipped 42.4%. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of May 1, 2014, 12% 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 sunk 43.5% since the first of the year. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of May 1, 2014, 27.9% 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 50%. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of May 1, 2014, 13.3% 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.
