Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for February 24th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, February 24th:
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR): This designer of electronic products has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessedthe Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 6.3% over the last 60 days.
Emerson Electric Company Price and Consensus
Emerson Electric Company Price and Consensus | Emerson Electric Company Quote
Emerson Electric’s shares gained 10.1% over the last three months higher than S&P 500’s gains of 7.2%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Halliburton Company (HAL): This major provider of products to the energy industry has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessedthe Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 19% over the last 60 days.
Halliburton Company Price and Consensus
Halliburton Company Price and Consensus | Halliburton Company Quote
Halliburton’s shares gained 7.5% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN): This power management company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.6% over the last 60 days.
Eaton Corporation, PLC Price and Consensus
Eaton Corporation, PLC Price and Consensus | Eaton Corporation, PLC Quote
Eaton’s shares gained 8.5% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
RPC, Inc. (RES): This specialized oilfield services provider has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessedthe Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing more than 100% over the last 60 days.
RPC, Inc. Price and Consensus
RPC, Inc. Price and Consensus | RPC, Inc. Quote
RPC’s shares gained 7.7% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
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