Best Income Stocks to Buy for February 1st

AB SQM

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 1st:

AllianceBernstein (AB - Free Report) : This diversified investment management service provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.4% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 7.81%, compared with the industry average of 2.15%.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM - Free Report) : This company that produces fertilizer and iodine has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 7.15%, compared with the industry average of 1.27%.

Franchise Group : This indirect parent company of Liberty Tax Service and Buddy's Home Furnishings has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 10.2% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 5.19%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%.

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