Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 15:

H World Group Limited (HTHT Quick QuoteHTHT - Free Report) : This hotel franchise based out of China carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.7% over the last 60 days.

H World Group has a PEG ratio of 1.18 compared with 1.25 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 26.7% over the last 60 days.

Petco Health has a PEG ratio of 1.22 compared with 2.43 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Five Below, Inc. (FIVE Quick QuoteFIVE - Free Report) : This company that operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.6% over the last 60 days.

Five Below has a PEG ratio of 1.61 compared with 2.43 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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