The IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating for McKesson increased from 93 to 96 Tuesday.
The upgrade means the stock is now outpacing 96% of all other stocks in terms of key performance metrics and technical strength. The best stocks tend to have a 95 or better grade as they begin to launch a significant move so be sure to keep that in mind when looking for the best stocks to buy and watch.
McKesson is trading about 4% above a 632.59 entry from a cup with handle.
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The stock has an 86 EPS Rating, meaning its recent quarterly and annual earnings growth tops 86% of all stocks.
Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of A shows heavy buying by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks.
In Q3, the company posted 4% earnings growth. Top line growth fell to 18%, down from 21% in the prior quarter.
McKesson holds the No. 2 rank among its peers in the Medical-Wholesale Drugs industry group. is the No. 1-ranked stock within the group.
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