Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 7th:
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) (OXY): This oil and gas exploration company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 17.1% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.32%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.74%.
Navient Corporation (NAVI): This asset management services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.1% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.70%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.02%.
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SNP): This energy and chemical company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 14% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.18%, compared with the industry average of 0.84%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.10%.
Park National Corporation (PRK): This bank holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.2% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.72%, compared with the industry average of 1.69%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.34%.
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