Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, December 13th:
KBR, Inc. (KBR): This professional services provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.5% over the last 60 days.
KBR has a PEG ratio 1.44, compared with 2.32 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN): This distributor of residential and non-residential roofing materials, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 17.1% over the last 60 days.
Beacon Roofing Supply has a PEG ratio 0.80, compared with 0.96 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR): This software-driven networking solutions provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.3% over the last 60 days.
Extreme Networks has a PEG ratio 1.01, compared with 1.74 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
PetMed Express, Inc. (PETS): This operator of a pet pharmacy, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 17.6% over the last 60 days.
PetMed Express has a PEG ratio 2.58, compared with 4.29 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
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Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.
It's not the one you think.
PetMed Express, Inc. (PETS): Free Stock Analysis Report
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