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

Dow Inc. (DOW Quick QuoteDOW - Free Report) : This materials science company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 950% 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%.

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (CTBI Quick QuoteCTBI - Free Report) : This bank holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5% over the last 60 days. 

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.3%, compared with the industry average of 2.0%. 

Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB Quick QuoteCIVB - Free Report) : This financial holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.2% over the last 60 days. 

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.9%, compared with the industry average of 2.7%. 

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

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