Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, August 26:

MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG Quick QuoteMTG - Free Report) : This mortgage insurance 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 2.2%, compared with the industry average of 1.8%.

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC Quick QuoteUMC - Free Report) : This semiconductor wafer foundry has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 75.7% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.6%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL Quick QuoteRELL - Free Report) : This company that engages in the power and microwave technologies, customized display solutions, and healthcare has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 30.8% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.4%, compared with the industry average of 0.6%.

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

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