Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for February 23rd

BNS FUN CHCO APEMY

Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 23rd:

Aperam (APEMY - Free Report) : This manufacturer of stainless steel has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 5.7% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.54%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 0.49%.

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS - Free Report) : This premier financial institution has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.54%, compared with the industry average of 2.74%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.11%.

City Holding Company (CHCO - Free Report) : This multi-bank holding companyhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 3.4% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.59%, compared with the industry average of 1.03%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.63%.

Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN - Free Report) : This amusement and water parks operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.07%, compared with the industry average of 1.06%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.64%.

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