Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, April 27: 

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN Quick QuoteTXN - Free Report) : This semiconductor company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.6% over the last 60 days. 

Texas Instruments’ shares gained 41.9% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 3.0%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A. 

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (CTBI Quick QuoteCTBI - Free Report) : This bank holding company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5% over the last 60 days. 

Community Trust Bancorp’ shares gained 7.2% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 3.0%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. 

Dow Inc. (DOW Quick QuoteDOW - Free Report) : This materials science company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 950% over the last 60 days. 

Dow’s shares gained 40.6% over the past three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 3.0%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A. 

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 

Check out this week’s current list of Best Stocks to Buy Now.

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