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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 17th:
Salem Media Group, Inc. (SALM - Free Report) : This multimedia company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 55.6% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 12.5%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5%.
BHP Group : This natural resources acquirer and developer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.7% over the last 60 days.
Target Corporation (TGT - Free Report) : This general merchandise retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.5% over the last 60 days.
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. : This interior design company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6% over the last 60 days.
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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for May 17th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 17th:
Salem Media Group, Inc. (SALM - Free Report) : This multimedia company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 55.6% over the last 60 days.
Salem Media Group, Inc. Price and Consensus
Salem Media Group, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Salem Media Group, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 12.5%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5%.
Salem Media Group, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Salem Media Group, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Salem Media Group, Inc. Quote
BHP Group : This natural resources acquirer and developer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.7% over the last 60 days.
BHP Billiton PLC Price and Consensus
BHP Billiton PLC price-consensus-chart | BHP Billiton PLC Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.8%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.1%.
BHP Billiton PLC Dividend Yield (TTM)
BHP Billiton PLC dividend-yield-ttm | BHP Billiton PLC Quote
Target Corporation (TGT - Free Report) : This general merchandise retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.5% over the last 60 days.
Target Corporation Price and Consensus
Target Corporation price-consensus-chart | Target Corporation Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 company has a dividend yield of 3.6%, compared with the industry average of 1.1%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.3%.
Target Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
Target Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Target Corporation Quote
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. : This interior design company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6% over the last 60 days.
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Price and Consensus
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. price-consensus-chart | Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 company has a dividend yield of 3.4%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.4%.
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Quote
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