Three Dividend Stocks to Buy Now: April 4 Insights
Investors looking for strong income characteristics should consider these three stocks that currently hold a buy rating as of April 4:
Hang Seng Bank Limited (HSNGY)
This provider of banking and financial services has seen its Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings rise by 5.8% over the past 60 days. The company is a Zacks Rank #1 and boasts a notable dividend yield of 11.4%, well above the industry average of 3.7%.
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. Price and Consensus
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. price-consensus-chart | Hang Seng Bank Ltd. Quote
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. dividend-yield-ttm | Hang Seng Bank Ltd. Quote
Frontline plc (FRO)
This shipping company has recorded an increase in its Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings, up by 10.4% over the last 60 days. Frontline, which holds a Zacks Rank #1, offers a solid dividend yield of 5.4%, surpassing the industry average of 2.9%.
Frontline PLC Price and Consensus
Frontline PLC price-consensus-chart | Frontline PLC Quote
Frontline PLC Dividend Yield (TTM)
Frontline PLC dividend-yield-ttm | Frontline PLC Quote
Telefónica, S.A. (TEF)
This telecommunications provider recently reported a 6.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for the next year over the past 60 days. Like the others, Telefónica is also rated as a Zacks Rank #1 company, with a dividend yield of 4.8%, compared to the industry average of 0.8%.
Telefonica SA Price and Consensus
Telefonica SA price-consensus-chart | Telefonica SA Quote
Telefonica SA Dividend Yield (TTM)
Telefonica SA dividend-yield-ttm | Telefonica SA Quote
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