Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 12:

Antero Resources Corporation (AR Quick QuoteAR - Free Report) : This independent oil and natural gas company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 30.2% over the last 60 days.

Antero has a PEG ratio of 0.32 compared with 0.84 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

DaVita Inc. (DVA Quick QuoteDVA - Free Report) : This dialysis services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.4% over the last 60 days.

DaVita has a PEG ratio of 0.65 compared with 2.43 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF Quick QuoteWOOF - Free Report) : This pet specialty retailer carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 35.7% over the last 60 days.

Petco Health has a PEG ratio of 1.34 compared with 2.53 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

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

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