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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for December 16th

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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank#1 (Strong Buy) and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, December 16th:

Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP - Free Report) : This manufacturer of replacement parts for motor vehicles has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.8% over the last 60 days.

STANDARD MOTOR Price and Consensus

 

Standard Motor Products has a PEG ratio of 1.25, compared with 1.63 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL - Free Report) : This retailer of branded apparel products has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings improving 6.4% over the last 60 days.

BURLINGTON STRS Price and Consensus

 

Burlington Stores has a PEG ratio of 1.39, compared with 1.57 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Dean Foods Company : This food and beverage company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings improving 3.2% over the last 60 days.

DEAN FOODS CO Price and Consensus

 

Dean Foods has a price/earnings to growth ratio (PEG) of 1.11, compared with 2.45 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

 

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY - Free Report) : This owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings improving 5.2% over the last 60 days.

DAVE&BUSTRS ENT Price and Consensus

 

Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a price/earnings to growth ratio (PEG) of 1.57, compared with 1.95 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

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