Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, December 26th:
DSW Inc. (DSW): This accessories and branded footwear retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.5% over the last 60 days.
DSW Inc. Price and Consensus
DSW Inc. price-consensus-chart | DSW Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.28%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.1%.
DSW Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
DSW Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | DSW Inc. Quote
Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL): This real estate investment trust has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.4% over the last 60 days.
Global Net Lease, Inc. Price and Consensus
Global Net Lease, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Global Net Lease, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 12.48%, compared with the industry average of 4.83%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 9.13%.
Global Net Lease, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Global Net Lease, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Global Net Lease, Inc. Quote
L Brands, Inc. (LB): This apparel retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 5.9% over the last 60 days.
L Brands, Inc. Price and Consensus
L Brands, Inc. price-consensus-chart | L Brands, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 9.76%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.59%.
L Brands, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
L Brands, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | L Brands, Inc. Quote
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