Here's Why Henry Schein Is Worth Adding To Your Portfolio
Zacks Investment Research | Jun 21, 2017 09:53PM ET
Henry Schein Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) , the worldwide distributor of health care products and services is on a healthy growth trajectory of late. Over the last six months, the stock has been consistently trading ahead of the S&P 500 Index. It has rallied 19.9% in this period compared with the market’s mere 8% gain. The stock has a market cap of $14.5 billion.
Over major part of this period, the company’s share price outperformed the Zacks categorized Medical - Instruments sub-industry. Recently the broader industry has advanced to reach a higher level. However we believe, Henry Schein with its strong growth parameters is expected to match that level soon.
With solid growth prospects, this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock is an attractive pick at present. Let’s find out whether the recent positive trend is a sustainable one or is it just a short-term gain?
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