This week, 3 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”).

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. 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.

Genesco Inc. (GCO) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Genesco Inc. engages in the retail and wholesale of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company also gets A’s in free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GCO stock.

This is a strong week for Cato Corporation Class A (CATO). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Cato Corporation Class A operates stores in the southeastern United States that sell women’s clothing and accessories. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CATO 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.