Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for February 14th

Zacks Equity Research Published on February 14, 2020

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 14th:

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB - Free Report) : This investment management company that provides research services to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions and many more has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.3% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 7.2%, compared with the industry average of 2.2%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 8.3%.

AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC - Free Report) : This company that invests in residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.7% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 10%, compared with the industry average of 8.1%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.8%.

Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX - Free Report) : This mortgage real estate investment trust, invests in mortgage-backed securities on a leveraged basis has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.9% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 9.4%, compared with the industry average of 8.1%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 7.8%.

Costamare Inc. (CMRE - Free Report) : This company that owns and charters containerships to liner companies worldwide has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.9% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 5.3%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 12%.

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