Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for April 26th

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 26th:

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT - Free Report) : This retail stores operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 0.2% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.72%, compared with the industry average of 1.50%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.6%.

Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN - Free Report) : This Spanish bank has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.2% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.58%, compared with the industry average of 1.80%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 6.94%.

Outfront Media Inc. (OUT - Free Report) : This real estate investment trusthas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 1.4% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.38%, compared with the industry average of 4.08%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.8%.

Mercer International Inc. (MERC - Free Report) : This northern bleached softwood Kraft pulp manufacturer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.72%, compared with the industry average of 1.69%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.57%.

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