Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, August 7th:

Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI Quick QuoteOHI - Free Report) : This company which is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT), investing in income producing healthcare facilities, principally long-term care facilities located in the United States and the United Kingdom, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.7% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 7.2%, compared with the industry average of 4.6%.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO Quick QuoteAEO - Free Report) : This company which engages in the designing and marketing of casual clothing, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 0.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.5%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Apogee Enterprises (APOG Quick QuoteAPOG - Free Report) : This company which is a leader in architectural products and services, providing architectural glass, aluminum framing systems and installation services for buildings as well as value-added glass and acrylic for custom picture framing and displays, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 7.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.6%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

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