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

MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. (MSM Quick QuoteMSM - Free Report) : This metalworking and MRO products and services company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 7% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.1%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MSLOY Quick QuoteMSLOY - Free Report) : This maritime cargo transport and ship chartering services company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.5% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.9%, compared with the industry average of 1.2%.

Fanuc Corporation (FANUY Quick QuoteFANUY - Free Report) : This Japanese manufacturer of industrial robots, factory automation systems, CNC equipment, and precision machinery has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.3% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.1%, 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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