Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, August 23:

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO Quick QuoteCWCO - Free Report) : This water infrastructure company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 36.1% over the last 60 days.

Consolidated Water’s shares gained 27.2% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 7.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX Quick QuoteJHX - Free Report) : This construction products company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 16% over the last 60 days.    

James Hardie’s shares gained 16.4% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 7.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Alexander's, Inc. (ALX Quick QuoteALX - Free Report) : This real estate investment trust has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.9% over the last 60 days.

Alexander's shares gained 14.4% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 7.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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