We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience.
This includes personalizing content and advertising.
By pressing "Accept All" or closing out of this banner, you consent to the use of all cookies and similar technologies and the sharing of information they collect with third parties.
You can reject marketing cookies by pressing "Deny Optional," but we still use essential, performance, and functional cookies.
In addition, whether you "Accept All," Deny Optional," click the X or otherwise continue to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, revised from time to time.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 22nd:
Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT - Free Report) : This financial holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 11% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.08%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.80%.
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 8.6% over the last 60 days.
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (FGBI - Free Report) : This company that offers personalized commercial banking services to businesses, professionals and individuals has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.4% over the last 60 days.
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Price and Consensus
Evans Bancorp, Inc. : This financial holding company for Evans Bank, N.A. has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 21.1% over the last 60 days.
Bitcoin, Like the Internet Itself, Could Change Everything
Blockchain and cryptocurrency has sparked one of the most exciting discussion topics of a generation. Some call it the “Internet of Money” and predict it could change the way money works forever. If true, it could do to banks what Netflix did to Blockbuster and Amazon did to Sears. Experts agree we’re still in the early stages of this technology, and as it grows, it will create several investing opportunities.
Zacks’ has just revealed 3 companies that can help investors capitalize on the explosive profit potential of Bitcoin and the other cryptocurrencies with significantly less volatility than buying them directly.
Image: Bigstock
Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for April 22nd
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 22nd:
Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT - Free Report) : This financial holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 11% over the last 60 days.
Virtu Financial, Inc. Price and Consensus
Virtu Financial, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Virtu Financial, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.08%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.80%.
Virtu Financial, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Virtu Financial, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Virtu Financial, Inc. Quote
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 8.6% 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 company has a dividend yield of 3.91%, compared with the industry average of 2.38%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.71%.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Waterstone Financial, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Waterstone Financial, Inc. Quote
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (FGBI - Free Report) : This company that offers personalized commercial banking services to businesses, professionals and individuals has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.4% over the last 60 days.
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Price and Consensus
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. price-consensus-chart | First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.85%, compared with the industry average of 2.02%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.28%.
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Quote
Evans Bancorp, Inc. : This financial holding company for Evans Bank, N.A. has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 21.1% over the last 60 days.
Evans Bancorp, Inc. Price and Consensus
Evans Bancorp, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Evans Bancorp, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.37%, compared with the industry average of 1.93%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.85%.
Evans Bancorp, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Evans Bancorp, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Evans Bancorp, Inc. Quote
See the full list of top ranked stocks here.
Find more top income stocks with some of our great premium screens.
Bitcoin, Like the Internet Itself, Could Change Everything
Blockchain and cryptocurrency has sparked one of the most exciting discussion topics of a generation. Some call it the “Internet of Money” and predict it could change the way money works forever. If true, it could do to banks what Netflix did to Blockbuster and Amazon did to Sears. Experts agree we’re still in the early stages of this technology, and as it grows, it will create several investing opportunities.
Zacks’ has just revealed 3 companies that can help investors capitalize on the explosive profit potential of Bitcoin and the other cryptocurrencies with significantly less volatility than buying them directly.
See 3 crypto-related stocks now >>