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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for July 31st

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, July 31st:

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE - Free Report) : This retailer of on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.9% over the last 60 days.

Buckle, Inc. (The) Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.00%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.95%.

Buckle, Inc. (The) Dividend Yield (TTM)

Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN - Free Report) : This publicly-traded energy infrastructure investor has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 43.8% over the last 60 days.

Clearway Energy, Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.38%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.89%.

Clearway Energy, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC - Free Report) : This investor in a diverse range of financial assets has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.2% over the last 60 days.

Ellington Financial LLC Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 9.49%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.56%.

Ellington Financial LLC Dividend Yield (TTM)

Atlantica Yield plc (AY - Free Report) : This owner and manager of renewable energy, natural gas power, electric transmission lines and water assets has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.3% over the last 60 days.

Atlantica Yield PLC Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.70%, compared with the industry average of 2.92%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.36%.

Atlantica Yield PLC Dividend Yield (TTM)

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