5 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 5 Specialty Retail stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AAP stock.

Lithia Motors, Inc. Class A (LAD) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Lithia Motors, Inc. Class A operates as an automotive franchisee and retailer of new and used vehicles in the United States. The company also gets A’s in sales growth and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LAD stock.

The rating of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is a home improvement retailer that distributes building materials and supplies through stores in the United States. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LOW stock.

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) boosts its rating from a B to a A this week. Ross Stores, Inc. runs chains of stores that sell discounted products, including apparel, jewelry and home accessories. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ROST stock.

This week, Caleres, Inc. (CAL) pushes up from a C to a B rating. The company also gets A’s in free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAL 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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