Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, August 26:

BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (BTSG Quick QuoteBTSG - Free Report) : This home and community-based healthcare services platformhas a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 9% over the last 60 days.

BrightSpring’s shares gained 38.1% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 11.6%. The company possesses a Momentum Score  of A.

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (ANIK Quick QuoteANIK - Free Report) : This joint preservation orthopedic care company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 156.1% over the last 60 days.

Anika’s shares gained 44.5% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 2.1%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. (OPHC Quick QuoteOPHC - Free Report) : This bank holding company for OptimumBank has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 16.5% over the last 60 days.

OptimumBank’s shares gained 63% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 2.1%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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

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