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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:

AVX Corporation : This manufacturer of passive electronic componentshas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.6% over the last 60 days.

AVX Corporation Price and Consensus

AVX Corporation Price and Consensus | AVX Corporation Quote

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.50%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.93%.

AVX Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

AVX Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM) | AVX Corporation Quote

American National Bankshares Inc. : This bank holding companyhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.5% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.54%, compared with the industry average of 1.03%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.81%.

Banco Santander-Chile (BSAC - Free Report) : This commercial and retail banking products provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.7% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.10%, compared with the industry average of 2.65%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.79%.

First American Financial Corporation (FAF - Free Report) : This financial services providerhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.3% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.78%, compared with the industry average of 1.46%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.79%.

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