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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for October 11th

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, October 11th:

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM - Free Report) : This multi-channel specialty retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.8% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.03%, compared with the industry average of 1.21%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.31%.

Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI - Free Report) : This media company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 0.4% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.92%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.82%.

Target Corporation (TGT - Free Report) : This general merchandise retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.8% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.31%, compared with the industry average of 0.97%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.01%.

Target Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Target Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Target Corporation Quote

Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI - Free Report) : This consumer goods company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 0.5% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.52%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.41%.

Hanesbrands Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Hanesbrands Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Hanesbrands Inc. Quote

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