Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, May 20^th:

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM Quick QuoteWPM - Free Report) : This company that sells precious metals in North America, Europe, Africa, and South America has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.9% over the last 60 days.

Wheaton’s shares gained 18% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 1%. The company possesses a Momentum Score  of A.

Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD Quick QuoteRGLD - Free Report) : This acquirer and manager of precious metal streams, royalties, and related interests has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.8% overthe last 60 days.

Royal Gold’s shares gained 16.6% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 1%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS Quick QuoteNGS - Free Report) : This company that provides natural gas compression equipment, technology, and services to the energy industry has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.1% overthe last 60 days.

Natural Gas Services’ shares gained 38% over the past month compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 15.5%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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