Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, June 24th:
Runway Growth Finance Corp. RWAY: This externally managed business development company which is focused on providing flexible capital solutions to late-stage and growth companies, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.4% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 13%, compared with the industry average of 10.5%.
Flex LNG FLNG: This shipping company which is focused on transportation of liquefied natural gas, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.1% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 12.6%, compared with the industry average of 2%.
Upbound Group, Inc. UPBD: This company which is a leading lease-to-own provider with operations in the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.5%, compared with the industry average of 4.1%.
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