The IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating for US Foods Holding stock rose from 94 to 96 Thursday.
The revised score means the stock currently tops 96% of all other stocks in terms of key performance metrics and technical strength.
US Foods Holding stock is not currently near a proper entry. This is not the time to buy stocks during a market correction, but build a watchlist of possible emerging leaders once the market trend turns around.
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The food stock has a 94 EPS Rating, meaning its recent quarterly and longer-term annual earnings growth is outpacing 94% of all stocks.
Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of D- shows moderate selling by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks. Look for the rating to improve to at least a C or better.
US Foods Holding Earnings
In Q4, the wholesale food company reported 31% EPS growth. It has now posted accelerating EPS increases for three consecutive quarters. Sales growth fell to 6%, down from 7% in the prior quarter.
US Foods Holding holds the No. 1 rank among its peers in the Wholesale-Food industry group. G. Willi-Food Intl and United Natural Foods are also among the group's highest-rated stocks.
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