Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, October 7:

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 26.3% over the last 60 days.

Petco Health has a PEG ratio of 0.82 compared with 2.10 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Five Below, Inc. (FIVE Quick QuoteFIVE - Free Report) : This specialty value retailer from the United States carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.2% over the last 60 days.

Five Below has a PEG ratio of 0.83 compared with 2.10 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR Quick QuoteOSCR - Free Report) : This healthcare technology company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 55.1% over the last 60 days.

Oscar Health has a PEG ratio of 0.36 compared with 0.88 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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