Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for February 23rd

Zacks Equity Research Published on February 23, 2018

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

Xerox Corporation (XRX - Free Report) : This document management solutions provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 4.2% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.31%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.56%.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS - Free Report) : This package delivery company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 12.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.48%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.84%.

The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG - Free Report) : This advertising and marketing services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 11.2% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.01%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.39%.

IRSA Inversiones Y Representaciones S.A. (IRS - Free Report) : This diversified real estate company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 20.8% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.99%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.50%.

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