Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 13th:
Just Energy Group Inc. (JE): This renewable energy solutions provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 100% over the last 60 days.
Just Energy Group, Inc. Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 8.31%, compared with the industry average of 2.91%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 9.68%.
Just Energy Group, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
BT Group (LON:BT) plc (BT): This communications services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 7.1% over the last 60 days.
BT Group PLC Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.92%, compared with the industry average of 0.87%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.23%.
BT Group PLC Dividend Yield (TTM)
Watsco, Inc. (WSO): This distributor of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 7.1% over the last 60 days.
Watsco, Inc. Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.75%, compared with the industry average of 0.70%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.25%.
Watsco, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
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