Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 15th:
Acme United Corporation (ACU): This provider of measuring, first aid and sharpening products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.4% over the last 60 days.
Acme United Corporation. Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.84%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2%.
Acme United Corporation. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM): This real estate investment trust has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.4% over the last 60 days.
Chimera Investment Corporation Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 10.53%, compared with the industry average of 8.44%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.8%.
Chimera Investment Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC (OAK): This global investment management firm has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.3% over the last 60 days.
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.15%, compared with the industry average of 3.23%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.88%.
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC Dividend Yield (TTM)
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