In addition, raw material inflation, higher R&D expense and increasing competition are some of the other concerns. The downward earnings estimates are largely a function of uncertainties in the current macroeconomic environment, which can adversely affect the company's earnings growth as well as margins. Other Stocks to Consider Stocks that look promising and are worth looking into now include CLARCOR Inc. ( CLC ), Crane Co. ( CR ) and Bunzl plc ( BZLFY ), each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).