Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 7th:
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 3.89%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.24%.
DSW Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
DSW Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | DSW Inc. Quote
Evergy Inc. (EVRG): This electricity supplier that owns and operates electricity distribution lines has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.2% over the last 60 days.
Evergy Inc. Price and Consensus
Evergy Inc. price-consensus-chart | Evergy Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.40%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.19%.
Evergy Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Evergy Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Evergy Inc. Quote
Valley National Bancorp (VLY): This commercial, retail and investment services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
Valley National Bancorp Price and Consensus
Valley National Bancorp price-consensus-chart | Valley National Bancorp Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.72%, compared with the industry average of 1.85%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.21%.
Valley National Bancorp Dividend Yield (TTM)
Valley National Bancorp dividend-yield-ttm | Valley National Bancorp Quote
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN): This information systems and communication devices manufacturer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 1.2% over the last 60 days.
Garmin Ltd. Price and Consensus
Garmin Ltd. price-consensus-chart | Garmin Ltd. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.33%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.99%.
Garmin Ltd. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Garmin Ltd. dividend-yield-ttm | Garmin Ltd. Quote
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