Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, October 17th:
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE): This retailer of apparel, accessories and footwear has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days.
Buckle, Inc. (The) Price and Consensus
Buckle, Inc. (The) price-consensus-chart | Buckle, Inc. (The) Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.85%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.11%.
Buckle, Inc. (The) Dividend Yield (TTM)
Buckle, Inc. (The) dividend-yield-ttm | Buckle, Inc. (The) Quote
American Electric Power (AEP): This company which engages in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.5% over the last 60 days.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Price and Consensus
American Electric Power Company, Inc. price-consensus-chart | American Electric Power Company, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.89%, compared with the industry average of 2.88%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.49%.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
American Electric Power Company, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | American Electric Power Company, Inc. Quote
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR): This real estate investment trust and national direct lender has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.7% over the last 60 days.
Arbor Realty Trust Price and Consensus
Arbor Realty Trust price-consensus-chart | Arbor Realty Trust Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 8.74%, compared with the industry average of 4.12%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 8.68%.
Arbor Realty Trust Dividend Yield (TTM)
Arbor Realty Trust dividend-yield-ttm | Arbor Realty Trust Quote
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV): This manufacturer and seller of pharmaceutical products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.7% over the last 60 days.
AbbVie Inc. Price and Consensus
AbbVie Inc. price-consensus-chart | AbbVie Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.73%, compared with the industry average of 2.75%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.85%.
AbbVie Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
AbbVie Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | AbbVie Inc. Quote
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