Investors Shift Focus to Updated Quant Ratings Post Earnings Season
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 14 2026
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Source: seekingalpha
- Quant Rating Update: As earnings season winds down, investors are shifting their focus to updated quant ratings, which provide insights into how companies rank across key factors such as valuation, growth, profitability, momentum, and estimate revisions, aiding in more informed investment decisions.
- Strong Sector Performance: The State Street Global Advisors Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) has risen approximately 10% year-to-date, leading sector gains despite broader market volatility, indicating robust performance within the materials sector.
- Top Rated Stocks: The highest quant-rated stocks include Aura Minerals (AUGO, rating 4.99), Century Aluminum (CENX, rating 4.97), New Gold (NGD, rating 4.95), and Sibanye Stillwater (SBSW, rating 4.94), all of which are viewed as having strong growth potential and are rated as Strong Buy.
- Low Rated Stocks: Conversely, stocks like Louisiana-Pacific (LPX, rating 1.76), Sensient Technologies (SXT, rating 1.70), and Eagle Materials (EXP, rating 1.66) have lower quant ratings, reflecting a lack of market confidence and potential selling pressure on these companies.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
