Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, October 11th:

Hanmi Financial (HAFC Quick QuoteHAFC - Free Report) : This leading bank which provides services to the multi-ethnic communities of Southern California with full-service offices, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.0% over the last 60 days.

Hanmi Financial Corporation Price and Consensus

Hanmi Financial Corporation price-consensus-chart | Hanmi Financial Corporation Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.18%, compared with the industry average of 2.71%.

Hanmi Financial Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Hanmi Financial Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Hanmi Financial Corporation Quote

First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK Quick QuoteFIBK - Free Report) : This bank holding company which delivers a range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, municipalities and other entities throughout its market areas,has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 1.9% over the last 60 days.

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. Price and Consensus

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. price-consensus-chart | First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.91%, compared with the industry average of 2.83%.

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. Quote

Valero Energy (VLO Quick QuoteVLO - Free Report) : This company which is the largest independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products in the United States, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.3% over the last 60 days.

Valero Energy Corporation Price and Consensus

Valero Energy Corporation price-consensus-chart | Valero Energy Corporation Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.54%, compared with the industry average of 2.17%.

Valero Energy Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Valero Energy Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Valero Energy Corporation Quote

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