Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 1st:
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (NYSE:WDR): This investment management services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 26.2% over the last 60 days.
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.35%, compared with the industry average of 2.13%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.57%.
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for February 1st: Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO)
Patterson Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDCO): This seller of dental and animal health products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.9% over the last 60 days.
Patterson Companies, Inc. Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.90%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.96%.
Patterson Companies, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for February 1st: Hanmi Financial Corp (HAFC)
Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HAFC): This bank holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.5% over the last 60 days.
Hanmi Financial Corporation Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.67%, compared with the industry average of 1.18%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.80%.
Hanmi Financial Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
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