Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for May 23rd

Zacks Equity Research Published on May 23, 2017

Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 23^rd:

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV - Free Report) : This sporting goods retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 8.7% over the last 60 days.

This company has a dividend yield of 4.48%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 12.09%.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO - Free Report) : This global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping more than 100% over the last 60 days.

This company has a dividend yield of 3.11%, compared with the industry average of 0.94%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.31%.

First American Financial Corp (FAF - Free Report) : This company that engages in providing financial services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 6.2% over the last 60 days.

This company has a dividend yield of 3.21%, compared with the industry average of 1.58%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 35.82%.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT - Free Report) : This manufacturer of construction and mining equipments has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 32.6% over the last 60 days.

This company has a dividend yield of 3.01%, compared with the industry average of 0.86%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.76%.

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