Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 24:

H&R Block, Inc. (HRB Quick QuoteHRB - Free Report) : This DIY tax return preparation services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4% over the last 60 days.

H&R Block has a PEG ratio of 0.53 compared with 0.95 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 0.69 compared with 2.20 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI Quick QuotePBI - Free Report) : This technology-driven company offering shipping, mailing, and e-commerce logistics solutions worldwide carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.6% over the last 60 days.

Pitney Bowes has a PEG ratio of 0.77 compared with 0.83 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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