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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 18th:
Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF - Free Report) : This bank holding company for WaterStone Bank SSB has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 25.9% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.85%, compared with the industry average of 2.37%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.57%.
Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP - Free Report) : This bank holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co. has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 21% over the last 60 days.
BCB Bancorp, Inc. (BCBP - Free Report) : This bank holding company for BCB Community Bank has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 34.4% over the last 60 days.
Cadence Bancorporation (CADE - Free Report) : This financial holding company, through its subsidiary, Cadence Bank, National Association that provides banking and wealth management services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.4% over the last 60 days.
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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for March 18th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 18th:
Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF - Free Report) : This bank holding company for WaterStone Bank SSB has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 25.9% over the last 60 days.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. Price and Consensus
Waterstone Financial, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Waterstone Financial, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.85%, compared with the industry average of 2.37%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.57%.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Waterstone Financial, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Waterstone Financial, Inc. Quote
Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP - Free Report) : This bank holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co. has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 21% over the last 60 days.
Univest Financial Corporation Price and Consensus
Univest Financial Corporation price-consensus-chart | Univest Financial Corporation Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.87%, compared with the industry average of 1.87%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.42%.
Univest Financial Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
Univest Financial Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Univest Financial Corporation Quote
BCB Bancorp, Inc. (BCBP - Free Report) : This bank holding company for BCB Community Bank has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 34.4% over the last 60 days.
BCB Bancorp, Inc. Price and Consensus
BCB Bancorp, Inc. price-consensus-chart | BCB Bancorp, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.92%, compared with the industry average of 1.87%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.61%.
BCB Bancorp, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
BCB Bancorp, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | BCB Bancorp, Inc. Quote
Cadence Bancorporation (CADE - Free Report) : This financial holding company, through its subsidiary, Cadence Bank, National Association that provides banking and wealth management services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.4% over the last 60 days.
Cadence Bancorporation Price and Consensus
Cadence Bancorporation price-consensus-chart | Cadence Bancorporation Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.66%, compared with the industry average of 1.96%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.65%.
Cadence Bancorporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
Cadence Bancorporation dividend-yield-ttm | Cadence Bancorporation Quote
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