Chubb saw an improvement in its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating Monday, from 94 to 96.
The new score tells you the company is now outperforming 96% of all stocks in terms of the most important fundamental and technical stock-picking criteria. Winning stocks often have a 95 or higher grade in the early stages of a new price run, so that's a good item to have on your checklist when looking for the best stocks to buy and watch.
Chubb is currently trading within a buy range from a 230.40 entry from a flat base. One caveat would be the upcoming earnings, scheduled from Jan. 30. It can be risky for a new buy ahead of earnings, with no cushion.
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The stock earns a 94 EPS Rating, which means its recent quarterly and longer-term annual earnings growth is outpacing 94% of all stocks.
Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of B- shows moderate buying by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks.
The company posted 58% EPS growth for Q3. It has now posted accelerating EPS increases for three consecutive quarters. Sales growth came in at 14%, down from 20% in the prior quarter. The company's next quarterly report is expected on or around Jan. 30.
Chubb earns the No. 3 rank among its peers in the Insurance-Property/Casualty/Title industry group. Assured Guaranty is the No. 1-ranked stock within the group.
