Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, August 28:

TXO Partners, L.P. (TXO Quick QuoteTXO - Free Report) : This oil and natural gas company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 190% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 11.4%, compared with the industry average of 8.6%.

Crawford & Company (CRD.B Quick QuoteCRD.B - Free Report) : This company that provides claims management and outsourcing solutions has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.7%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Century Communities, Inc. (CCS Quick QuoteCCS - Free Report) : This home builder has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 26.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.9%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

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

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