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Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 23rd:
Devon Energy (DVN - Free Report) : This independent energy company engaged primarily in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 33% over the last 60 days.
Heritage Commerce Corp (HTBK - Free Report) : This company which offers a range of loans, primarily commercial, including real estate, construction, Small Business Administration), inventory and accounts receivable, and equipment loans, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.6% over the last 60 days.
Prospect Capital (PSEC - Free Report) : This closed-end investment company that lends to and invests in private and microcap public businesses, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days.
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Best Income Stocks to Buy for May 23rd
Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 23rd:
Devon Energy (DVN - Free Report) : This independent energy company engaged primarily in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 33% over the last 60 days.
Devon Energy Corporation Price and Consensus
Devon Energy Corporation price-consensus-chart | Devon Energy Corporation Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.72%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%.
Devon Energy Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
Devon Energy Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Devon Energy Corporation Quote
Heritage Commerce Corp (HTBK - Free Report) : This company which offers a range of loans, primarily commercial, including real estate, construction, Small Business Administration), inventory and accounts receivable, and equipment loans, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.6% over the last 60 days.
Heritage Commerce Corp Price and Consensus
Heritage Commerce Corp price-consensus-chart | Heritage Commerce Corp Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.81%, compared with the industry average of 2.78%.
Heritage Commerce Corp Dividend Yield (TTM)
Heritage Commerce Corp dividend-yield-ttm | Heritage Commerce Corp Quote
Prospect Capital (PSEC - Free Report) : This closed-end investment company that lends to and invests in private and microcap public businesses, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days.
Prospect Capital Corporation Price and Consensus
Prospect Capital Corporation price-consensus-chart | Prospect Capital Corporation Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 9.74%, compared with the industry average of 2.15%.
Prospect Capital Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
Prospect Capital Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Prospect Capital Corporation Quote
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