Its sales growth will slow in 2022

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TENNANT CO. $76 is still a hold. The company (New York symbol TNC; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 18.5 million; Market cap: $1.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.4; Dividend yield: 1.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.tennantco.com) makes industrial floor and street-cleaning equipment, including scrubbers, sweepers and polishers. Tennant’s sales probably rose 10% in 2021 as more of its clients, such as retail stores, schools and sports arenas, continue to re-open following 2020’s COVID-19 shutdowns. However, sales growth will likely slow to 5% in 2022. Moreover, ongoing supply-chain disruptions and rising prices for component parts add risk. Tennant is a hold. hold…