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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, August 4th:
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD - Free Report) : This atmospheric gases provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.5% over the last 60 days.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.57%, compared with the industry average of 1.05%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.56%.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
DiamondRock Hospitality Company (DRH - Free Report) : This lodging focused real estate companyhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
Diamondrock Hospitality Company Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.38%, compared with the industry average of 4.14%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.93%.
Diamondrock Hospitality Company Dividend Yield (TTM)
Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG - Free Report) : This banking and financial services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 12.9% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.74%, compared with the industry average of 2.58%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.35%.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS - Free Report) : This holding company for Provident Bankhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.1% over the last 60 days.
Provident Financial Services, Inc Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.93%, compared with the industry average of 1.60%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.34%.
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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for August 4th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, August 4th:
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD - Free Report) : This atmospheric gases provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.5% over the last 60 days.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Price and Consensus
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Price and Consensus | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.57%, compared with the industry average of 1.05%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.56%.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Quote
DiamondRock Hospitality Company (DRH - Free Report) : This lodging focused real estate companyhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
Diamondrock Hospitality Company Price and Consensus
Diamondrock Hospitality Company price-consensus-chart | Diamondrock Hospitality Company Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.38%, compared with the industry average of 4.14%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.93%.
Diamondrock Hospitality Company Dividend Yield (TTM)
Diamondrock Hospitality Company dividend-yield-ttm | Diamondrock Hospitality Company Quote
Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG - Free Report) : This banking and financial services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 12.9% over the last 60 days.
Lloyds Banking Group PLC Price and Consensus
Lloyds Banking Group PLC price-consensus-chart | Lloyds Banking Group PLC Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.74%, compared with the industry average of 2.58%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.35%.
Lloyds Banking Group PLC Dividend Yield (TTM)
Lloyds Banking Group PLC dividend-yield-ttm | Lloyds Banking Group PLC Quote
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS - Free Report) : This holding company for Provident Bankhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.1% over the last 60 days.
Provident Financial Services, Inc Price and Consensus
Provident Financial Services, Inc price-consensus-chart | Provident Financial Services, Inc Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.93%, compared with the industry average of 1.60%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.34%.
Provident Financial Services, Inc Dividend Yield (TTM)
Provident Financial Services, Inc dividend-yield-ttm | Provident Financial Services, Inc Quote
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