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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 20th:
Sonic Corp. : This restaurant chain company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 14.2% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.59%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.08%.
Extended Stay America, Inc. : This hotels operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.11%, compared with the industry average of 0.07%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.58%.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD - Free Report) : This restaurant chain operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 9.8% 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 3.11%.
Bemis Company, Inc. : This packaging products seller has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.6% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.61%, compared with the industry average of 2.44%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.55%.
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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for February 20th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 20th:
Sonic Corp. : This restaurant chain company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 14.2% over the last 60 days.
Sonic Corp. Price and Consensus
Sonic Corp. Price and Consensus | Sonic Corp. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.59%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.08%.
Sonic Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Sonic Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Sonic Corp. Quote
Extended Stay America, Inc. : This hotels operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
Extended Stay America, Inc. Price and Consensus
Extended Stay America, Inc. Price and Consensus | Extended Stay America, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.11%, compared with the industry average of 0.07%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.58%.
Extended Stay America, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Extended Stay America, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Extended Stay America, Inc. Quote
McDonald's Corporation (MCD - Free Report) : This restaurant chain operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 9.8% over the last 60 days.
McDonald's Corporation Price and Consensus
McDonald's Corporation Price and Consensus | McDonald's Corporation 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 3.11%.
McDonald's Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
McDonald's Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM) | McDonald's Corporation Quote
Bemis Company, Inc. : This packaging products seller has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.6% over the last 60 days.
Bemis Company, Inc. Price and Consensus
Bemis Company, Inc. Price and Consensus | Bemis Company, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.61%, compared with the industry average of 2.44%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.55%.
Bemis Company, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Bemis Company, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Bemis Company, Inc. Quote
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