Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 17th:

Swire Pacific Limited (SWRAY Quick QuoteSWRAY - Free Report) : This Hong Kong based company that engages in aviation, property, beverages, marine, and trading and industrial businesses has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.1% over the last 60 days.

Swire Pacific Ltd. Price and Consensus

Swire Pacific Ltd. price-consensus-chart | Swire Pacific Ltd. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 5.8%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Swire Pacific Ltd. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Swire Pacific Ltd. dividend-yield-ttm | Swire Pacific Ltd. Quote

Evolution Petroleum Corporation (EPM Quick QuoteEPM - Free Report) : This energy company engaging in the business of onshore oil and gas has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 20.7% over the last 60 days.

Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. Price and Consensus

Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 6.5%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. Quote

Steelcase Inc. : This furniture and architectural products company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.6% over the last 60 days.

Steelcase Inc. Price and Consensus

Steelcase Inc. price-consensus-chart | Steelcase Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 5.4%, compared with the industry average of 4.9%.

Steelcase Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Steelcase Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Steelcase Inc. Quote

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