Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 27th:

Ardmore Shipping (ASC Quick QuoteASC - Free Report) : This company which is engaged in the ownership and operation of product and chemical tankers, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 18.2% over the last 60 days.

Ardmore Shipping Corporation Price and Consensus

Ardmore Shipping Corporation price-consensus-chart | Ardmore Shipping Corporation Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 12.48%, compared with the industry average of 1.66%.

Ardmore Shipping Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Ardmore Shipping Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Ardmore Shipping Corporation Quote

Watsco (WSO Quick QuoteWSO - Free Report) : This company which is the largest distributor of Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, as well as related parts and supplies (HVAC/R) in North America, personal and income protection insurance, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 3.5% over the last 60 days.

Watsco, Inc. Price and Consensus

Watsco, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Watsco, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.90%, compared with the industry average of 0.38%.

Watsco, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Watsco, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Watsco, Inc. Quote

Sandstorm Gold : This gold streaming company which is engaged in providing upfront financing for gold mining companies, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 28.6% over the last 60 days.

Sandstorm Gold Ltd Price and Consensus

Sandstorm Gold Ltd price-consensus-chart | Sandstorm Gold Ltd Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.02%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%.

Sandstorm Gold Ltd Dividend Yield (TTM)

Sandstorm Gold Ltd dividend-yield-ttm | Sandstorm Gold Ltd Quote

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