Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, October 25th:

Westamerica Bancorporation : This bank holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days.

Westamerica Bancorporation Price and Consensus

Westamerica Bancorporation price-consensus-chart | Westamerica Bancorporation Quote

 

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.87%, compared with the industry average of 2.11%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.73%.

Westamerica Bancorporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Westamerica Bancorporation dividend-yield-ttm | Westamerica Bancorporation Quote

 

Ralph Lauren Corporation : This company that designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.3% over the last 60 days.

Ralph Lauren Corporation Price and Consensus

Ralph Lauren Corporation price-consensus-chart | Ralph Lauren Corporation Quote

 

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.33%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.89%.

Ralph Lauren Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Ralph Lauren Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Ralph Lauren Corporation Quote

 

Marathon Oil Corporation : This independent exploration and production company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.5% over the last 60 days.

Marathon Oil Corporation Price and Consensus

Marathon Oil Corporation price-consensus-chart | Marathon Oil Corporation Quote

 

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.21%, compared with the industry average of 1.15%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.35%.

Marathon Oil Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Marathon Oil Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Marathon Oil Corporation Quote

 

Hancock Whitney Corporation : This company that provides a range of banking products and services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.5% over the last 60 days.

Hancock Whitney Corporation Price and Consensus

Hancock Whitney Corporation price-consensus-chart | Hancock Whitney Corporation Quote

 

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.09%, compared with the industry average of 1.92%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.80%.

Hancock Whitney Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Hancock Whitney Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Hancock Whitney Corporation Quote

 

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