Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for October 17th

Zacks Equity Research Published on October 17, 2019

Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, October 17th:

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE - Free Report) : This retailer of apparel, accessories and footwear has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days.

Buckle, Inc. (The) Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.85%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.11%.

Buckle, Inc. (The) Dividend Yield (TTM)

American Electric Power (AEP - Free Report) : This company which engages in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.5% over the last 60 days.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.89%, compared with the industry average of 2.88%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.49%.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR - Free Report) : This real estate investment trust and national direct lender has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.7% over the last 60 days.

Arbor Realty Trust Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 8.74%, compared with the industry average of 4.12%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 8.68%.

Arbor Realty Trust Dividend Yield (TTM)

AbbVie Inc. (ABBV - Free Report) : This manufacturer and seller of pharmaceutical products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.7% over the last 60 days.

AbbVie Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.73%, compared with the industry average of 2.75%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.85%.

AbbVie Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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