Top Ranked Income Stocks To Buy For June 27th

Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, June 27th:

West Corporation (WSTC): This communication and network infrastructure services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.8% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.87%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.5%.

Vodafone Group Plc (VOD): This telecommunications companyhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 7.8% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.53%, compared with the industry average of 2.17%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.41%.

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) (TGT): This general merchandise retailerhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.5% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.66%, compared with the industry average of 1.14%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.79%.

Extended Stay America, Inc. (STAY): This hotel operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 3% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.25%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.4%.

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