Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, June 18:

Ford Motor Company (F Quick QuoteF - Free Report) : This automobile company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.8% the last 60 days.

Ford Motor Company Price and Consensus

Ford Motor Company price-consensus-chart | Ford Motor Company Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 5.1%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Ford Motor Company Dividend Yield (TTM)

Ford Motor Company dividend-yield-ttm | Ford Motor Company Quote

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC Quick QuoteSGC - Free Report) : This apparel and accessories company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.2% the last 60 days.

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. Price and Consensus

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Superior Group of Companies, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.9%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Superior Group of Companies, Inc. Quote

Costamare Inc. (CMRE Quick QuoteCMRE - Free Report) : This shipping company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.8% the last 60 days.

Costamare Inc. Price and Consensus

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

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.1%, compared with the industry average of 2.7%.

Costamare Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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

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