Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 26th:

Vaalco Energy (EGY Quick QuoteEGY - Free Report) : This independent energy company which is principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 19.7% over the last 60 days.

Vaalco Energy Inc Price and Consensus

Vaalco Energy Inc price-consensus-chart | Vaalco Energy Inc Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.05%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%.

Vaalco Energy Inc Dividend Yield (TTM)

Vaalco Energy Inc dividend-yield-ttm | Vaalco Energy Inc Quote

Danaos (DAC Quick QuoteDAC - Free Report) : This company which is a leading international owner of containerships, chartering vessels to many of the world's largest liner companies, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 6.8% over the last 60 days.

Danaos Corporation Price and Consensus

Danaos Corporation price-consensus-chart | Danaos Corporation Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 5.22%, compared with the industry average of 1.66%.

Danaos Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Danaos Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Danaos Corporation Quote

VICI Properties (VICI Quick QuoteVICI - Free Report) : This real estate investment trust which is primarily engaged in the business of owning, acquiring and developing gaming, hospitality and entertainment destinations, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.3% over the last 60 days.

VICI Properties Inc. Price and Consensus

VICI Properties Inc. price-consensus-chart | VICI Properties Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.72%, compared with the industry average of 4.59%.

VICI Properties Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

VICI Properties Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | VICI Properties Inc. Quote

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