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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, August 14th:
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS - Free Report) : This provider of letter and package delivery, specialized transportation, logistics, and financial services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 20% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.56%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.21%.
Vector Group Ltd. (VGR - Free Report) : This manufacturer and seller of cigarettes has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.8% over the last 60 days.
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. : This provider of investment management and advisory has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.52%, compared with the industry average of 2.41%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 7.17%.
EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG - Free Report) : This explorer, developer and marketer of crude oil, and natural gas and natural gas liquids has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing more than 100% over the last 60 days.
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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for August 14th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, August 14th:
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS - Free Report) : This provider of letter and package delivery, specialized transportation, logistics, and financial services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 20% over the last 60 days.
United Parcel Service, Inc. Price and Consensus
United Parcel Service, Inc. price-consensus-chart | United Parcel Service, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.56%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.21%.
United Parcel Service, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
United Parcel Service, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | United Parcel Service, Inc. Quote
Vector Group Ltd. (VGR - Free Report) : This manufacturer and seller of cigarettes has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.8% over the last 60 days.
Vector Group Ltd. Price and Consensus
Vector Group Ltd. price-consensus-chart | Vector Group Ltd. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 company has a dividend yield of 7.84%, compared with the industry average of 5.07%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 9.41%.
Vector Group Ltd. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Vector Group Ltd. dividend-yield-ttm | Vector Group Ltd. Quote
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. : This provider of investment management and advisory has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
Waddell Reed Financial, Inc. Price and Consensus
Waddell Reed Financial, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Waddell Reed Financial, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.52%, compared with the industry average of 2.41%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 7.17%.
Waddell Reed Financial, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Waddell Reed Financial, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Waddell Reed Financial, Inc. Quote
EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG - Free Report) : This explorer, developer and marketer of crude oil, and natural gas and natural gas liquids has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing more than 100% over the last 60 days.
EOG Resources, Inc. Price and Consensus
EOG Resources, Inc. price-consensus-chart | EOG Resources, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 company has a dividend yield of 3.04%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.03%.
EOG Resources, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
EOG Resources, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | EOG Resources, Inc. Quote
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