Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, August 14:

ePlus inc. (PLUS Quick QuotePLUS - Free Report) : This information technology  solutions  provider has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15% over the last 60 days.

ePlus’ shares gained 52.3% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 8.6%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT Quick QuoteKRT - Free Report) : This company which manufactures and distributes disposable foodservice products has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 21% over the last 60 days.              

Karat’s shares gained 51.2% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 8.6%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS Quick QuoteFDUS - Free Report) : This business development company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.6% over the last 60 days.

Fidus’shares gained 10.3% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 8.6%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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