Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 7th:

Columbia Sportswear (COLM Quick QuoteCOLM - Free Report) : This company, which engages in the sourcing, marketing and distribution of outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment in the U.S. and internationally, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days.

Columbia Sportswear Company Price and Consensus

Columbia Sportswear Company price-consensus-chart | Columbia Sportswear Company Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Columbia Sportswear Company Dividend Yield (TTM)

Columbia Sportswear Company dividend-yield-ttm | Columbia Sportswear Company Quote

Kinder Morgan (KMI Quick QuoteKMI - Free Report) : This company, is a leading midstream energy infrastructure provider in North America, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.3% over the last 60 days.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. Price and Consensus

Kinder Morgan, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Kinder Morgan, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.7%, compared with the industry average of 3.6%.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Kinder Morgan, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Kinder Morgan, Inc. Quote

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