Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, June 5th:
Weyerhaeuser Co. (WY): This real estate investment trust has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 13.5% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.70%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.31%.
Unilever (LON:ULVR) PLC(UL): This fast-moving consumer goods company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.9% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.68%, compared with the industry average of 2.12%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.29%.
Cummins Inc (NYSE:CMI). (CMI): This designer of diesel and natural gas engineshas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 14.9% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.59%, compared with the industry average of 0.69%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.42%.
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK): This healthcare solutions provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.8% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.87%, compared with the industry average of 2.76%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.39%.
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Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?
Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.
It's not the one you think.
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