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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for January 16th

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Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 16th:

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO - Free Report) : This specialty retailer offering on-trend clothing has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.7% over the last 60 days.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.73%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.31%.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI - Free Report) : This operator of full-service restaurants has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 5.2% over the last 60 days.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.57%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.61%.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Macy's, Inc. (M - Free Report) : This stores operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 6.2% over the last 60 days.

Macy's Inc Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.62%, compared with the industry average of 0.69%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.29%.

Macy's Inc Dividend Yield (TTM)

Resources Connection, Inc. : This provider of agile consulting services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 20.3% over the last 60 days.

Resources Connection, Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.89%, compared with the industry average of 1.03%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.42%.

Resources Connection, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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