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The Industrial Select Sector (XLI) ended its two-week losing streak, closing out the week ending November 3 +5.35%and so did the SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF (SPY), which won +5.85%.
All eleven S&P 500 sectors were in the green for the week in which the Federal Reserve acted to hold the interest rate is stable. Year-to-date, XLI has increased +3.45%while SPY has soared +13.67%.
The five biggest gainers in the industrial sector (stocks with a market capitalization over $2 billion) all gained more than +20% each this week. YTD, all these 5 stocks are in the green.
Granite construction (NYSE: GVA) +34.02%. Shares of the Watsonville, California-based company rose the most on Tuesday (+17.98%) after third quarter results exceeded expectations and record projects were completed in the quarter. YTD, +30.97%.
GVA has an SA Quant Rating – which takes into account factors such as momentum, profitability and valuation – of Buy. The stock has a factor class C- for profitability and A+ for growth. The average Wall Street Analysts’ Rating equates to a proprietary Buy rating, with three out of four analysts labeling the stock a Strong Buy.
Generac (GNRC) +27.64%. Shares of the generator maker rose all week, with the biggest gain on Wednesday, after third-quarter results beat analysts’ expectations. Stocks also saw upgrades at Stifel and Guggenheim during the week. YTD, +4.23%.
The SA Quant Rating on GNRC is Hold with a score of C+ for both Momentum and Valuation. The average Wall Street Analysts’ Rating has a more positive view with a Buy rating, with 13 out of 28 analysts considering the stock a Strong Buy.
The chart below shows the YTD price-return performance of the top five gainers and SPY:
Avis Budget (CAR) +24.27%. Profits were once again the common denominator as the car rental company’s shares rose 14.01% on Thursday following its third-quarter results following Wednesday’s trading. YTD, +22.02%.
The SA Quant Rating on CAR is Hold with a score of C for Momentum and A- for Profitability. The rating contrasts with the average Buy rating from Wall Street Analysts, with two in six analysts considering the stock as such.
TopBuild (BLD) +20.91%. Shares of the Daytona Beach, Florida-based company have been rising all week. TopBuild’s third-quarter results also beat Street estimates. YTD, shares have soared +68.92%, the most of this week’s top five winners for this period. The SA Quant Rating on BLD is Strong Buy, while the average rating from Wall Street analysts is Buy.
Moog (MOG.A) +20.67%. Shares of the aviation defense company soared +11.68% on Friday after fourth-quarter results exceeded analyst expectations. YTD, +51.14%. The SA Quant Rating on MOG.A is Buy and so is the average Wall Street Analysts’ Rating.
This week’s five biggest decliners among industrial stocks (market cap over $2 billion) all lost more than -6% each. YTD, all these 5 stocks are in the red.
MasTec (NYSE:MTZ) -12.80%. Shares of the Florida-based construction company fell the most on Wednesday (-17.60%) after missing third-quarter adjusted profit and revenue estimates, while cutting full-year EBITDA and revenue forecasts. YTD, the stock is down -39.55%the biggest of this week’s top five decliners for this period.
The SA Quant Rating on MTZ is Sell with a factor grade of C for profitability and D- for momentum. The rating stands in stark contrast to the average Wall Street Analysts’ Rating of Strong Buy, with six out of 10 analysts considering the stock as such.
Schneider National (SNDR) -11.51%. Shares of the transport and logistics solutions provider fell -12.62% on Thursday after the third quarter, results missed estimates. YTD, -5.38%.
The SA Quant Rating on SNDR is Hold with a score of D+ for Momentum and B+ for Valuation. The average rating from Wall Street Analysts disagrees and is a Buy rating, with 7 out of 15 analysts labeling the stock a Strong Buy.
The chart below shows the YTD price-return performance of the bottom five decliners and XLI:
KBR (KBR) -11.20%. Shares of the Houston-based company fell -13.56% on Thursday after third-quarter sales fell below expectations. YTD, -3.90%. The SA Quant Rating on KBR is Hold with a score of C for profitability and B for growth. The average rating from Wall Street Analysts varies and has a Strong Buy rating, with 8 out of 10 analysts viewing it.
Regal Rexnord (RRX) -10.81%. Shares of the manufacturer of industrial powertrain solutions plummeted -15.76% on Thursday after the third quarter, non-GAAP earnings per share and revenue missed analysts’ expectations. YTD, -11.73%. The SA Quant Rating on RRX is Hold, while the average rating from Wall Street analysts is Strong Buy.
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings (WSC) -6.77%. The Phoenix-based company, which provides workspace and portable storage solutions, saw its stock drop -8.77% on Thursday after third-quarter sales missed estimates. YTD, -20.79%. The SA Quant Rating on WSC is Hold, which differs from the average Strong Buy rating from Wall Street analysts.