Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, June 1^st:

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT Quick QuoteCAT - Free Report) : This manufacturer of construction and mining equipments has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 32.6% over the last 60 days.

Caterpillar, Inc. Price and Consensus

 

Caterpillar, Inc. Price and Consensus | Caterpillar, Inc. Quote

This company has a dividend yield of 2.92%, compared with the industry average of 0.86%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.76%.

Caterpillar, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

 

Caterpillar, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Caterpillar, Inc. Quote

First American Financial Corp (FAF Quick QuoteFAF - Free Report) : This company that engages in providing financial services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 6.2% over the last 60 days.

First American Corporation (The) Price and Consensus

 

First American Corporation (The) Price and Consensus | First American Corporation (The) Quote

This company has a dividend yield of 3.13%, compared with the industry average of 1.47%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 35.82%.

First American Corporation (The) Dividend Yield (TTM)

 

First American Corporation (The) Dividend Yield (TTM) | First American Corporation (The) Quote

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO Quick QuoteKRO - Free Report) : This global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping more than 100% over the last 60 days.

Kronos Worldwide Inc Price and Consensus

 

Kronos Worldwide Inc Price and Consensus | Kronos Worldwide Inc Quote

This company has a dividend yield of 3.27%, compared with the industry average of 0.92%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.31%.

Kronos Worldwide Inc Dividend Yield (TTM)

 

Kronos Worldwide Inc Dividend Yield (TTM) | Kronos Worldwide Inc Quote

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV Quick QuoteBGFV - Free Report) : This sporting goods retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 8.7% over the last 60 days.

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Price and Consensus

 

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Price and Consensus | Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Quote

This company has a dividend yield of 4.32%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 12.09%.

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

 

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM) | Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Quote

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