Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, December 13th:

Washington Federal, Inc. (WAFD Quick QuoteWAFD - Free Report) : This bank holding company for Washington Federal Bank, National Association has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.8% over the last 60 days.

Washington Federal, Inc. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.78%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.5%.

Washington Federal, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Nutrien Ltd. (NTR Quick QuoteNTR - Free Report) : This provider of crop inputs, services, and solutions has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.62%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.26%.

Nutrien Ltd. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Middlefield Banc Corp. : This bank holding company of The Middlefield Banking Company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 18.7% over the last 60 days.

Middlefield Banc Corp. Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.73%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.60%.

Middlefield Banc Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM)

See the full list of top ranked stocks here.

Find more top income stocks with some of our great premium screens.