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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 25th:
Acme United Corporation (ACU - Free Report) : This provider of measuring, first aid and sharpening products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.4% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.96%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2%.
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM - Free Report) : This real estate investment trust has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.4% over the last 60 days.
Chimera Investment Corporation Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 10.52%, compared with the industry average of 8.29%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.8%.
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB - Free Report) : This diversified financial services company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.4% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.57%, compared with the industry average of 2.88%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.48%.
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC : This global investment management firm has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.1% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.11%, compared with the industry average of 3.21%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.88%.
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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for March 25th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 25th:
Acme United Corporation (ACU - Free Report) : This provider of measuring, first aid and sharpening products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.4% over the last 60 days.
Acme United Corporation. Price and Consensus
Acme United Corporation. price-consensus-chart | Acme United Corporation. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.96%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2%.
Acme United Corporation. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Acme United Corporation. dividend-yield-ttm | Acme United Corporation. Quote
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM - Free Report) : This real estate investment trust has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.4% over the last 60 days.
Chimera Investment Corporation Price and Consensus
Chimera Investment Corporation price-consensus-chart | Chimera Investment Corporation Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 10.52%, compared with the industry average of 8.29%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.8%.
Chimera Investment Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
Chimera Investment Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Chimera Investment Corporation Quote
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB - Free Report) : This diversified financial services company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.4% over the last 60 days.
Fifth Third Bancorp Price and Consensus
Fifth Third Bancorp price-consensus-chart | Fifth Third Bancorp Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.57%, compared with the industry average of 2.88%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.48%.
Fifth Third Bancorp Dividend Yield (TTM)
Fifth Third Bancorp dividend-yield-ttm | Fifth Third Bancorp Quote
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC : This global investment management firm has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.1% over the last 60 days.
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC Price and Consensus
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC price-consensus-chart | Oaktree Capital Group, LLC Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.11%, compared with the industry average of 3.21%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.88%.
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC Dividend Yield (TTM)
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC dividend-yield-ttm | Oaktree Capital Group, LLC Quote
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