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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 26th:
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI - Free Report) : This full-service restaurant chain operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 5.5% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.64%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.61%.
Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO - Free Report) : This seller of dental and animal health products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.4% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.22%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.96%.
BT Group plc : This communications services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 7.1% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.71%, compared with the industry average of 0.85%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.23%.
Extended Stay America, Inc. : This hotels operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.13%, compared with the industry average of 0.07%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.58%.
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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for February 26th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 26th:
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI - Free Report) : This full-service restaurant chain operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 5.5% over the last 60 days.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Price and Consensus
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Price and Consensus | Darden Restaurants, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.64%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.61%.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Darden Restaurants, Inc. Quote
Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO - Free Report) : This seller of dental and animal health products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.4% over the last 60 days.
Patterson Companies, Inc. Price and Consensus
Patterson Companies, Inc. Price and Consensus | Patterson Companies, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.22%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.96%.
Patterson Companies, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Patterson Companies, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Patterson Companies, Inc. Quote
BT Group plc : This communications services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 7.1% over the last 60 days.
BT Group PLC Price and Consensus
BT Group PLC Price and Consensus | BT Group PLC Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.71%, compared with the industry average of 0.85%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.23%.
BT Group PLC Dividend Yield (TTM)
BT Group PLC Dividend Yield (TTM) | BT Group PLC Quote
Extended Stay America, Inc. : This hotels operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
Extended Stay America, Inc. Price and Consensus
Extended Stay America, Inc. Price and Consensus | Extended Stay America, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.13%, compared with the industry average of 0.07%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.58%.
Extended Stay America, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Extended Stay America, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Extended Stay America, Inc. Quote
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Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
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