Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for February 22nd

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 22nd:

GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK - Free Report) : This vaccines and over-the-counter medicines manufacturer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.8%, compared with the industry average of 2.8%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.3%.

Rio Tinto plc (RIO - Free Report) : This mining and metals company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 43.4% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.4%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.7%.

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE - Free Report) : This retailer of footwear, casual apparel and accessories has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.5%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.6%.

China Mobile Limited (CHL - Free Report) : This mobile telecommunications and related services provider haswitnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.7% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 company has a dividend yield of 4%, compared with the industry average of 2.6%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.3%.

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