Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for January 16th
Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 16th:
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO): This specialty retailer offering on-trend clothing has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.7% over the last 60 days.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Price and Consensus
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. price-consensus-chart | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.73%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.31%.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Quote
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): This operator of full-service restaurants has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 5.2% over the last 60 days.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Price and Consensus
Darden Restaurants, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Darden Restaurants, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.57%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.61%.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Darden Restaurants, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Darden Restaurants, Inc. Quote
Macy's, Inc. (M): This stores operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 6.2% over the last 60 days.
Macy's Inc Price and Consensus
Macy's Inc price-consensus-chart | Macy's Inc Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.62%, compared with the industry average of 0.69%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.29%.
Macy's Inc Dividend Yield (TTM)
Macy's Inc dividend-yield-ttm | Macy's Inc Quote
Resources Connection, Inc. (RECN): This provider of agile consulting services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 20.3% over the last 60 days.
Resources Connection, Inc. Price and Consensus
Resources Connection, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Resources Connection, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.89%, compared with the industry average of 1.03%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.42%.
Resources Connection, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Resources Connection, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Resources Connection, Inc. Quote
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