Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for October 20th

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

Pepsico, Inc. (PEP): This food and beverage company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 1.4% over the last 60 days.

Pepsico, Inc. Price and Consensus

Pepsico, Inc. Price and Consensus

Pepsico, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Pepsico, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.86%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.81%.

Pepsico, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Pepsico, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Pepsico, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Pepsico, Inc. Quote

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO): This specialty retailer offering on-trend clothing has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.7% over the last 60 days.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Price and Consensus

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Price and Consensus

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. price-consensus-chart | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.86%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.26%.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Quote

Daktronics Inc. (DAKT): This technology company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 8.8% over the last 60 days.

Daktronics, Inc. Price and Consensus

Daktronics, Inc. Price and Consensus

Daktronics, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Daktronics, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.73%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.21%.

Daktronics, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Daktronics, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Daktronics, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Daktronics, Inc. Quote

DSW Inc. (DSW): This branded footwear and accessories retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.7% over the last 60 days.

DSW Inc. Price and Consensus

DSW Inc. Price and Consensus

DSW Inc. price-consensus-chart | DSW Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.06%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.53%.

DSW Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

DSW Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

DSW Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | DSW Inc. Quote

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