Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 19th:

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK Quick QuoteSBLK - Free Report) : This shipping company of dry-bulk cargoes has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.3% over the last 60 days.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Price and Consensus

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. price-consensus-chart | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 25.2%, compared with the industry average of 0.7%.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. dividend-yield-ttm | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Quote

Outfront Media Inc. (OUT Quick QuoteOUT - Free Report) : This leading provider of OOH advertising space in key markets has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 51.5% over the last 60 days.

OUTFRONT Media Inc. Price and Consensus

OUTFRONT Media Inc. price-consensus-chart | OUTFRONT Media Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 5.5%, compared with the industry average of 3.7%.

OUTFRONT Media Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

OUTFRONT Media Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | OUTFRONT Media Inc. Quote

SouthState Corporation (SSB Quick QuoteSSB - Free Report) : This bank holding company for SouthState Bank has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.8% over the last 60 days.

SouthState Corp. Price and Consensus

SouthState Corp. price-consensus-chart | SouthState Corp. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.5%, compared with the industry average of 2.1%.

SouthState Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM)

SouthState Corp. dividend-yield-ttm | SouthState Corp. Quote

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