Validea James P. O'Shaughnessy Strategy Daily Upgrade Report: Trinity Industries, International Money Express Upgraded to Strong Interest

Validea James P. O'Shaughnessy Strategy Daily Upgrade Report (8/14/2025) highlights upgrades for the Growth/Value Investor model. TRINITY INDUSTRIES INC (TRN) and INTERNATIONAL MONEY EXPRESS INC (IMXI) are upgraded from 75% to 100%. Both companies meet the strategy's tests for market capitalization, earnings per share persistence, price/sales ratio, and relative strength. TRN is a mid-cap growth stock in the Railroads industry, while IMXI is a small-cap value stock in Consumer Financial Services. The upgrades suggest strong interest in both stocks based on their underlying fundamentals and valuation.

The Validea James P. O'Shaughnessy Strategy Daily Upgrade Report (8/14/2025) has highlighted significant upgrades for two companies within its Growth/Value Investor model. Trinity Industries Inc. (TRN) and International Money Express Inc. (IMXI) have both been upgraded from 75% to 100%, indicating strong interest based on their underlying fundamentals and valuation.

Trinity Industries Inc. (TRN)

Trinity Industries Inc., a mid-cap growth stock in the Railroads industry, has seen its rating upgrade from 75% to 100%. The company meets all the strategy's tests for market capitalization, earnings per share persistence, price/sales ratio, and relative strength. Trinity Industries is the owner of businesses that provide rail transportation products and services in North America, operating under the brand TrinityRail. The company's platform includes RSI Logistics and Holden America, providing a wide range of railcar leasing, management, manufacturing, and maintenance services.

International Money Express Inc. (IMXI)

International Money Express Inc., a small-cap value stock in the Consumer Financial Services industry, has also been upgraded from 75% to 100%. The company meets the strategy's tests for market capitalization, earnings per share persistence, price/sales ratio, and relative strength. IMXI is an omnichannel money remittance services company, offering digital money movement through a network of agent retailers, company-operated stores, mobile apps, and websites. The company's services include online payment options, pre-paid debit cards, and direct deposit payroll cards.

The upgrades suggest that both companies are well-positioned in their respective industries, with strong fundamentals and attractive valuations. Investors and financial professionals should closely monitor these companies for further developments.

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[2] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/validea-james-p-oshaughnessy-strategy-daily-upgrade-report-8-14-2025