Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 1st:
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC): This real estate investment trusthas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 0.4% over the last 60 days.
W.P. Carey Inc. Price and Consensus
W.P. Carey Inc. Price and Consensus | W.P. Carey Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.39%, compared with the industry average of 4.28%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.6%.
W.P. Carey Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
W.P. Carey Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | W.P. Carey Inc. Quote
Western Digital Corporation (WDC): This technology company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 31.9% over the last 60 days.
Western Digital Corporation Price and Consensus
Western Digital Corporation Price and Consensus | Western Digital Corporation Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.51%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.09%.
Western Digital Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
Western Digital Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM) | Western Digital Corporation Quote
TOTAL S.A. (TOT): This global oil and gas production company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.2% over the last 60 days.
TotalFinaElf, S.A. Price and Consensus
TotalFinaElf, S.A. Price and Consensus | TotalFinaElf, S.A. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.37%, compared with the industry average of 2.92%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.78%.
TotalFinaElf, S.A. Dividend Yield (TTM)
TotalFinaElf, S.A. Dividend Yield (TTM) | TotalFinaElf, S.A. Quote
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (SASR): This bank holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 9.1% over the last 60 days.
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Price and Consensus
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Price and Consensus | Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.54%, compared with the industry average of 1.46%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.98%.
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Quote
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