Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ: ALOG) designs and manufactures medical and security imaging processing systems, primarily for original equipment manufacturers. Its devices are used in such products as magnetic resonance imagers, ultrasound transducers, checked luggage scanners and explosives detection systems. Major customers include L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL), Philips (NYSE: PHG) and General Electric (NYSE: GE).

The company pleased investors last week, when it reported fiscal Q1 EPS of 53 cents and revenues of $94.2 million. Analysts had been expecting 40 cents and $87.4 million. ALOG shares popped through moving average resistance on the news and then passed into a bullish "flag" consolidation pattern. Prices frequently exit flags moving in the same direction they were traveling on entry. In this case, that would be to the upside.

Brokers recommend the issue with one "strong buy," one "buy" and three "holds." Analysts expect a 25% average annual growth rate, through the next five years. The ALOG Price to Sales ratio (2.41), Price to Book ratio (2.13), Sales Growth rate (24.60%) and EPS Growth rate (70.97%) compare favorably with industry, sector and S&P 500 averages. Institutional investors hold about 95% of the outstanding shares. The stock is one of those used to calculate the S&P 600 SmallCap Index. Over the past 52 weeks, it has traded between $50.00 and $79.02. A stop-loss of $58.00 looks good here.

Larry Schutts is a contributing editor for Theflyonthewall.com and the Vice-President of Stockwinners.com.