| Rating | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 10 | 8% |
| Buy | 71 | 60% |
| Spec Buy | 9 | 8% |
| Hold | 19 | 16% |
| Sell | 1 | 1% |
| Under Review | 0 | 0% |
| Tender | 1 | 1% |
| Suspended | 0 | 0% |
| Restricted* | 7 | 6% |
| Total | 118 | 100% |
*Restricted refers to a Research restriction and applies only to the analyst covering the stock.
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