Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for June 12th

Zacks Equity Research Published on June 12, 2018

Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, June 12th:

Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC - Free Report) : This business development company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.7% over the last 60 days.

Prospect Capital Corporation Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 10.45%, compared with the industry average of 2.57%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 12.59%.

Prospect Capital Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

CNOOC Limited (CEO - Free Report) : This producer of crude oil and natural gas has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.4% over the last 60 days.

CNOOC Limited Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.05%, compared with the industry average of 2.82%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.11%.

CNOOC Limited Dividend Yield (TTM)

MetLife, Inc. (MET - Free Report) : This insurance and employment benefits service provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 3.3% over the last 60 days.

MetLife, Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.54%, compared with the industry average of 1.78%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.88%.

MetLife, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK - Free Report) : This healthcare service provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.2% over the last 60 days.

Merck & Co., Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.07%, compared with the industry average of 3.06%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.23%.

Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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