Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, January 17th:
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH): This management and technology consultation provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.4% over the last 60 days.
Booz Allen Hamilton has a PEG ratio 1.22, compared with 1.54 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL): This restaurant and gift shop, which carries a Zacks Rank #2, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.4% over the last 60 days.
Cracker Barrel Old Country has a PEG ratio 1.89, compared with 1.99 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Verint Systems Inc. (VRNT): This intelligence and value-added service provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
Verint Systems has a PEG ratio 1.44, compared with 3.34 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) (GPC): This automotive replacement and industrial parts provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.2% over the last 60 days.
Genuine Parts has a PEG ratio 3.22, compared with 4.55 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
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