Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for April 30th

CSCO SR

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 30th:

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO - Free Report) : This communication equipment manufacturer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.4% over the last 60 days.

Cisco Systems, Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.95%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.14%.

Cisco Systems, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

South Jersey Industries, Inc.: This energy-related services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 6.8% over the last 60 days.

South Jersey Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.62%, compared with the industry average of 2.77%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.66%.

South Jersey Industries, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Spire Inc. (SR - Free Report) : This gas utility company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 0.3% over the last 60 days.

Spire Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.09%, compared with the industry average of 2.77%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.33%.

Spire Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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