Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, September 10th:

Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (CZFS Quick QuoteCZFS - Free Report) : This bank holding company for First Citizens Community Bank has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.5% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.2%, compared with the industry average of 2.6%.

Trustmark Corporation (TRMK Quick QuoteTRMK - Free Report) : This bank holding company for Trustmark National Bank has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.4%, compared with the industry average of 2.2%.

Evercore Inc. (EVR Quick QuoteEVR - Free Report) : This independent investment banking advisory firm has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.8% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.04%, compared with the industry average of 0.99%.

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