Top Ranked Income Stocks To Buy For January 20th

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 20th:

The Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) Corporation (BK): This provider of financial products and services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.7% over the last 60 days.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.69%, compared with the industry average of 2.65%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.93%.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Apollo Investment Corporation (AINV): This business development company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.6% over the last 60 days.

Apollo Investment Corporation Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 10.26%, compared with the industry average of 8.38%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.49%.

Apollo Investment Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE): This retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.7% over the last 60 days.

Buckle, Inc. (The) Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.73%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.22%.

Buckle, Inc. (The) Dividend Yield (TTM)

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