Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 6: 

Chevron Corporation (CVX Quick QuoteCVX - Free Report) : This integrated energy and chemicals company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 26% over the last 60 days. 

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.6%, compared with the industry average of 1.5%. 

Crescent Energy Company (CRGY Quick QuoteCRGY - Free Report) : This oil and gas exploration company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 42.1% over the last 60 days. 

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.6%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%. 

BCB Bancorp, Inc. (BCBP Quick QuoteBCBP - Free Report) : This bank holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.3% over the last 60 days. 

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.6%, compared with the industry average of 2.4%. 

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 

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