Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, October 12th:

Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE Quick QuoteBTE - Free Report) : This crude oil and natural gas company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 24.1% over the last 60 days.

Baytex Energy Corp Price and Consensus

Baytex Energy Corp price-consensus-chart | Baytex Energy Corp Quote

Baytex’ shares gained 17.2% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 2.8%. The company possesses a Momentum Score  of A.

Baytex Energy Corp Price

Baytex Energy Corp price | Baytex Energy Corp Quote

The AZEK Company Inc. : This manufacturer and seller of building products has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.9% over the last 60 days.

The AZEK Company Inc. Price and Consensus

The AZEK Company Inc. price-consensus-chart | The AZEK Company Inc. Quote

Azek’s shares gained 13.5% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 5.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

The AZEK Company Inc. Price

The AZEK Company Inc. price | The AZEK Company Inc. Quote

SP Plus Corporation : This mobility solutions company working in the commercial and aviation segments has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.1% over the last 60 days.

SP Plus Corporation Price and Consensus

SP Plus Corporation price-consensus-chart | SP Plus Corporation Quote

SP Plus’ shares gained 50% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 5.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

SP Plus Corporation Price

SP Plus Corporation price | SP Plus Corporation Quote

See the full list of top ranked stocks here

Learn more about the Momentum score and how it is calculated here.