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

Hippo Holdings Inc. (HIPO Quick QuoteHIPO - Free Report) : This property and casualty insurance company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.9% over the last 60 days.

Hippo’s shares gained 31.8% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 2.8%. The company possesses a Momentum Score  of A.

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE Quick QuoteCAKE - Free Report) : This restaurant company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.9% over the last 60 days.

Cheesecake Factory’s shares gained 24.5% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 2.8%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. (MSM Quick QuoteMSM - Free Report) : This metalworking and MRO products and services company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 7% over the last 60 days.

MSC Industrial’s shares gained 9.3% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 6.2%. 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.