Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 8th:

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK Quick QuoteGPK - Free Report) : This company which provides fiber-based packaging solutions to food, beverage, foodservice, and other consumer products carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.6% over the last 60 days.

Graphic Packaging has a PEG ratio of 0.34 compared with 1.06 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score  of B.

EZCORP, Inc. (EZPW Quick QuoteEZPW - Free Report) : This pawn services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 13.3% over the last 60 days.

EZCORP has a PEG ratio of 0.31 compared with 0.65 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

The Clorox Company (CLX Quick QuoteCLX - Free Report) : This consumer and professional products company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.3% over the last 60 days.

Terex has a PEG ratio of 3.07. compared with 3.13 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

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