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7stock Report

This document provides summaries of 7 stocks that are ranked #1 (Strong Buy) by the Zacks Rank system. The Zacks #1 Rank has historically outperformed the market. The stocks discussed are American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD), America's Car-Mart (CRMT), Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL), Cotiviti (COTV), DXP Enterprises (DXPE), Gibraltar Industries (ROCK), and Tillys (TLYS). For each stock, a brief overview is given of the company, recent earnings results, and factors contributing to their #1 Zacks Rank.

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7stock Report

This document provides summaries of 7 stocks that are ranked #1 (Strong Buy) by the Zacks Rank system. The Zacks #1 Rank has historically outperformed the market. The stocks discussed are American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD), America's Car-Mart (CRMT), Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL), Cotiviti (COTV), DXP Enterprises (DXPE), Gibraltar Industries (ROCK), and Tillys (TLYS). For each stock, a brief overview is given of the company, recent earnings results, and factors contributing to their #1 Zacks Rank.

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Contents

Introduction 2

American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD) 3

America’s Car-Mart (CRMT) 4

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) 5

Cotiviti (COTV) 6

DXP Enterprises (DXPE) 7

Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) 8

Tillys (TLYS) 9

What to Do Next 10

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days 1


Introduction

The predictive ability of the Zacks #1 rank cannot be denied. An average annual gain of
26% since 1988. Beating the S&P 500 by nearly three times during that period. Earning a
43.8% total return from 2000-2002 when the stock markets suffered record declines.

Now, in this report, you’ll receive highlights on 7 stocks from the more than 200 compa-
nies that compose the coveted Zacks #1 Ranked list of Strong Buys. Remember only 5% of
all stocks covered by the proprietary Zacks Rank system have the promise and potential to
beat the market in the next 30 days like these #1 stocks.

Inside this report, you’ll discover the company financials, earnings data and analysis of
these 7 promising companies.

The return numbers presented assume no transaction costs. Details of how Zacks calculates performance
for the Zacks Rank Portfolios and strategies is available at: www.zacks.com/performance.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days 2


American
Woodmark
Corporation
(AMWD)

American Woodmark Corporation


(AMWD) is a leading manufacturer
and distributor of kitchen and bath
cabinets for the remodeling and
new home construction markets.

For its fiscal first quarter, net sales


increased 12% year-over-year to
$258.2 million with growth across
all channels. Adjusted earnings of
$1.26 per share were substantially
better than the Zacks Consensus
Estimate of $0.94.

The company has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters,
with an average quarterly surprise of 33%. Analysts have raised their estimates this fiscal
year and next, helping the stock become a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). In addition to the
top Zacks Rank, the stock also has the Style Score of “A” for Growth and Momentum and a
VGM score of “B”.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days 3


America’s Car-
Mart (CRMT)

America’s Car-Mart (CRMT) oper-


ates as an automotive retailer in the
United States. It primarily sells older
model used vehicles and provides
financing for its customers.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy)


stock has Value and Momentum
Style Scores of “A” to go along with
a Growth Score of “B”.

The company is coming off a big earnings beat with EPS coming in at 87 cents versus expec-
tations for 51 cents. This big beat was enough to convince analysts to revise their estimates
for the current quarter, next quarter, current year and next year. The bullish sentiment is
most evident in the current year revisions. Analysts have revised to the upside, pushing up
our current year Zacks Consensus Estimate from $2.07 to $2.81.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days 4


Burlington
Stores, Inc.
(BURL)

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) is an


off-price retailer with 570 stores in
45 states and Puerto Rico.

On Aug 25, the company reported


fiscal 2016 second quarter earnings
of $0.39, which blew past the Zacks
Consensus Estimate of $0.30.

It has an excellent track record of


beating, having not missed since
it went IPO in 2013. Net sales rose
9.7% to $1.26 billion.

Comparable store sales jumped 5.4% while gross margin rose 40 basis points to 39.6%.
Burlington also raised its full year guidance based on strong trends it sees heading into the
fall season. Analysts liked what they saw and raised their estimates to match the company’s
raised guidance. Shares surged on the recent results and are now at new all time highs.
Investors looking for growth in the retail sector should keep Burlington Stores on their short
lists.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days 5


Cotiviti (COTV)

Cotiviti (COTV) is a leader in


payment accuracy solutions for
major healthcare payers in the U.S.,
along with audit and recovery for
top retailers across the U.S., U.K.
and Canada.

The company sits in a strong indus-


try that is ranked 67th out of 265
(Top 25%) in the Zacks Industry
Rank.

For its second quarter, earnings of $0.37 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29, while
revenue also came in above expectations at $158.3 million verse $146 million. The company
also guided fiscal year 2016 above the $600 million expected, and now sees $610-615
million in revenue. Since the EPS report, revisions to estimates have gone higher for both
fiscal year 2016 and 2017, underscoring its status as a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days 6


DXP Enterprises
(DXPE)

DXP Enterprises (DXPE) is a lead-


ing supplier of maintenance, repair
and operating products, equip-
ment and services to industrial
customers.

In its most recent earnings report,


the company saw quarter over
quarter improvements in Sales
(+1.0%), Gross Profit (+4.1%), SG&A
costs (down -18.8%) and EBITDA
(+185%).

Earnings per diluted share rose from -$0.35 in Q1 16 to $0.34 in Q2 16. Management’s
commitment to cost containment and the stabilization of the oil and gas markets have
caused analysts to increase estimates for Q3 16, Q4 16, FY 16, and FY 17 over the past 30
days. The impending OPEC and producers meeting is crucial to maintenance and repair
companies like DXPE. If the producers can better gauge their revenues going forward, they
will be able to schedule and resume maintenance and repair projects.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days 7


Gibraltar
Industries
(ROCK)

Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) is a $1.2


billion manufacturer and distributor
of metal building products for the
industrial, infrastructure and resi-
dential markets.

The stock is part of a strong build-


ing and construction sub-industry,
ranked in the top 25% of the Zacks
Industry Rank.

The company has an excellent


history of beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate, including a pair of 100% surprises over the
past three quarters. If you are looking for an investment to play the booming construction
markets, this well-diversified small cap with strong double-digit EPS growth projected into next
year should be at the top of your list.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days 8


Tillys (TLYS)

Tillys (TLYS) is a specialty retailer in


the action sports industry selling
clothing, shoes and accessories. The
stock sports Zacks Style Scores of “B”
in Growth and “A” in both Value and
Momentum.

It also sits in an industry that is


ranked 96th out of 265 (Top 36%)
in the Zacks Industry Rank. For Q2,
TLYS reported $0.05 versus the
-$0.03 expected.

Revenue came above expectations at $136.4 Million verse $133 Million. Same store sales were
up 0.9%. For fiscal year 2017 and 2018, analysts are all in agreement and revising estimates
higher. The niche that the company has created for themselves is showing to be successful
and this has been proven with the recent EPS results. As other retailers are struggling, Tillys has
managed to put together their biggest EPS surprise ever.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days 9


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