Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 7th:
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO): This real estate investment trusthas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 3.1% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 10.37%, compared with the industry average of 8.37%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.71%.
Royal Bank of Canada (RY): This Canadian financial service companyhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.39%, compared with the industry average of 1.97%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4%.
PCTEL, Inc. (PCTI): This performance critical telecom solutions provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 25% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.82%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.59%.
H&R Block (NYSE:HRB), Inc. (HRB): This tax preparation services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.6% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.73%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.2%.
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