Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, October 20th:

H&R Block (HRB Quick QuoteHRB - Free Report) : This company that is a leading provider of tax preparation services in the United States, Canada and Australia, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.5% over the last 60 days.

H&R Block, Inc. Price and Consensus

H&R Block, Inc. price-consensus-chart | H&R Block, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.88%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%.

H&R Block, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

H&R Block, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | H&R Block, Inc. Quote

The Timken Company (TKR Quick QuoteTKR - Free Report) : This company which is a global manufacturer of bearings, friction management products, and mechanical power transmission components,has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 0.7% over the last 60 days.

Timken Company The Price and Consensus

Timken Company The price-consensus-chart | Timken Company The Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.87%, compared with the industry average of 0.60%.

Timken Company The Dividend Yield (TTM)

Timken Company The dividend-yield-ttm | Timken Company The Quote

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