Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for February 27th

Zacks Equity Research Published on February 27, 2018

Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, February 27th:

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. : This laser-based microfabrication solutions supplier, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 41.2% over the last 60 days.

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus

Electro Scientific has a PEG ratio of 0.74, compared with 0.93 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC - Free Report) : This designer of capital equipment and expendable tools, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 32% over the last 60 days.

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus

Kulicke and Soffa has a PEG ratio of 0.85, compared with 5.70 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)

Terex Corporation (TEX - Free Report) : This lifting and material processing products seller, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 12.8% over the last 60 days.

Terex Corporation Price and Consensus

Terex has a PEG ratio of 1.06, compared with 1.31 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Terex Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)

United States Steel Corporation (X - Free Report) : This steel producer, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 41.8% over the last 60 days.

United States Steel Corporation Price and Consensus

United States Steel has a PEG ratio of 1.37, compared with 1.83 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

United States Steel Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)

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