Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for July 17th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, July 17th:
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM): This tobacco company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.4% over the last 60 days.
Philip Morris International Inc Price and Consensus
Philip Morris International Inc Price and Consensus | Philip Morris International Inc Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.49%, compared with the industry average of 3.16%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.29%.
Philip Morris International Inc Dividend Yield (TTM)
Philip Morris International Inc Dividend Yield (TTM) | Philip Morris International Inc Quote
Pepsico, Inc. (PEP): This food and beverage companyhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 0.6% over the last 60 days.
Pepsico, Inc. Price and Consensus
Pepsico, Inc. Price and Consensus | Pepsico, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.80%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.82%.
Pepsico, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Pepsico, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Pepsico, Inc. Quote
Sempra Energy (SRE): This energy company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.2% over the last 60 days.
Sempra Energy Price and Consensus
Sempra Energy Price and Consensus | Sempra Energy Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.93%, compared with the industry average of 2.70%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.87%.
Sempra Energy Dividend Yield (TTM)
Sempra Energy Dividend Yield (TTM) | Sempra Energy Quote
HP Inc. (HPQ): This technology company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 0.6% over the last 60 days.
HP Inc. Price and Consensus
HP Inc. Price and Consensus | HP Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.88%, compared with the industry average of 2.40%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 1.54%.
HP Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
HP Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | HP Inc. Quote
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