As of August 29, 2023, three stocks are rated as strong buys with appealing dividend yields: MPLX LP (MPLX), The First of Long Island Corporation (FLIC), and Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB). MPLX, a midstream energy services provider, has seen its earnings estimate increase by 5.4%, coupled with a dividend yield of 8.1%, significantly above the industry average of 4.2%.
The First of Long Island, which serves small to medium-sized businesses, has experienced an earnings estimate rise of 8.8% and offers a dividend yield of 6.6%, compared to the industry average of 2.7%. Farmers National Banc, involved in commercial and retail banking, has noted a 3.8% increase in its earnings estimate and provides a dividend yield of 4.4%, higher than the 2.9% industry average.
