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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 4th:
AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC - Free Report) : This real estate investment trusthas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4.9% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 10.73%, compared with the industry average of 8.26%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 13.41%.
American Capital Agency Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT - Free Report) : This manufacturer of construction and mining equipmenthas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 31.9% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.03%, compared with the industry average of 0.78%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.09%.
Eastman Chemical Company (EMN - Free Report) : This manufacturer of specialty additives, chemicals, and fibershas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 2.2% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.60%, compared with the industry average of 0.76%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.06%.
Methanex Corporation (MEOH - Free Report) : This methanol producing company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping more than 100% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.50%, compared with the industry average of 0.76%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.27%.
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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for May 4th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 4th:
AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC - Free Report) : This real estate investment trusthas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4.9% over the last 60 days.
American Capital Agency Corp. Price and Consensus
American Capital Agency Corp. Price and Consensus | American Capital Agency Corp. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 10.73%, compared with the industry average of 8.26%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 13.41%.
American Capital Agency Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM)
American Capital Agency Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM) | American Capital Agency Corp. Quote
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT - Free Report) : This manufacturer of construction and mining equipmenthas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 31.9% over the last 60 days.
Caterpillar, Inc. Price and Consensus
Caterpillar, Inc. Price and Consensus | Caterpillar, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.03%, compared with the industry average of 0.78%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.09%.
Caterpillar, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Caterpillar, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Caterpillar, Inc. Quote
Eastman Chemical Company (EMN - Free Report) : This manufacturer of specialty additives, chemicals, and fibershas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 2.2% over the last 60 days.
Eastman Chemical Company Price and Consensus
Eastman Chemical Company Price and Consensus | Eastman Chemical Company Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.60%, compared with the industry average of 0.76%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.06%.
Eastman Chemical Company Dividend Yield (TTM)
Eastman Chemical Company Dividend Yield (TTM) | Eastman Chemical Company Quote
Methanex Corporation (MEOH - Free Report) : This methanol producing company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping more than 100% over the last 60 days.
Methanex Corporation Price and Consensus
Methanex Corporation Price and Consensus | Methanex Corporation Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.50%, compared with the industry average of 0.76%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.27%.
Methanex Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
Methanex Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM) | Methanex Corporation Quote
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