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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for February 23rd

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 23rd:

Aperam (APEMY - Free Report) : This manufacturer of stainless steel has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 5.7% over the last 60 days.

Aperam Price and Consensus

Aperam Price and Consensus | Aperam Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.54%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 0.49%.

Aperam Dividend Yield (TTM)

Aperam Dividend Yield (TTM) | Aperam Quote

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS - Free Report) : This premier financial institution has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.54%, compared with the industry average of 2.74%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.11%.

City Holding Company (CHCO - Free Report) : This multi-bank holding companyhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 3.4% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.59%, compared with the industry average of 1.03%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.63%.

Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN - Free Report) : This amusement and water parks operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.07%, compared with the industry average of 1.06%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.64%.

Cedar Fair, L.P. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Cedar Fair, L.P. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Cedar Fair, L.P. Quote

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