Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for February 7th

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 7th:

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY - Free Report) : This oil and gas exploration company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 17.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.32%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.74%.

Navient Corporation (NAVI - Free Report) : This asset management services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.70%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.02%.

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation : This energy and chemical company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 14% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.18%, compared with the industry average of 0.84%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.10%.

Park National Corporation (PRK - Free Report) : This bank holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.2% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.72%, compared with the industry average of 1.69%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.34%.

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