Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 23rd:
American National Bankshares Inc. (AMNB): This one-bank holding company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 2.6% over the last 60 days.
American National Bankshares Inc. Price and Consensus
American National Bankshares Inc. Price and Consensus | American National Bankshares Inc. Quote
The company has a dividend yield of 2.75%, compared with the industry average of 1.02%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.96%.
American National Bankshares Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
American National Bankshares Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | American National Bankshares Inc. Quote
NVE Corporation (NVEC): This recognized leader in the practical commercialization of spintronics has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.
NVE Corp. Price and Consensus
NVE Corp. Price and Consensus | NVE Corp. Quote
The company has a dividend yield of 5.45%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.55%.
NVE Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM)
NVE Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM) | NVE Corp. Quote
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NSANY): This car manufacturing company has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 6.1% over the last 60 days.
Nissan Motor Co. Price and Consensus
Nissan Motor Co. Price and Consensus | Nissan Motor Co. Quote
The company has a dividend yield of 4.08%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.65%.
Nissan Motor Co. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Nissan Motor Co. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Nissan Motor Co. Quote
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP): This oil company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 10.9% over the last 60 days.
Helmerich & Payne Inc. Price and Consensus
Helmerich & Payne Inc. Price and Consensus | Helmerich & Payne Inc. Quote
The company has a dividend yield of 3.59%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.77%.
Helmerich & Payne Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Helmerich & Payne Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Helmerich & Payne Inc. Quote
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