Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, June 16th:
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV) : This sporting goods retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 8.7% over the last 60 days.
This company has a dividend yield of 4.21%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 12.09%.
Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT). (CAT) : This manufacturer of construction and mining equipment has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 32.6% over the last 60 days.
This company has a dividend yield of 2.89%, compared with the industry average of 0.75%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.76%.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) : This global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping more than 100% over the last 60 days.
This company has a dividend yield of 3.29%, compared with the industry average of 0.76%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.31%.
H&R Block (NYSE:HRB), Inc. (HRB) : This tax preparation services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.3% over the last 60 days.
This company has a dividend yield of 2.93%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.31%.
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