APi Group saw its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating rise to 96 Friday, up from 92 the day before.
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The upgrade means the stock currently tops 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 start a significant move so be sure to keep that in mind when looking for the best stocks to buy and watch.
APi Group is currently forming a consolidation, with a 41.31 entry. See if the stock can break out in heavy trade at least 40% above average.
The stock sports an 84 EPS Rating, which means its recent quarterly and longer-term annual earnings growth tops 84% of all stocks.
Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of B shows moderate buying by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks.
The company reported a 9% increase in earnings for Q1. Top line growth climbed 7%, up from 6% in the prior report. The company has now posted accelerating growth in each of the last three reports.
APi Group earns the No. 2 rank among its peers in the Security/Safety industry group. Axon Enterprise is the top-ranked stock within the group.
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