Top Three Stocks Offering Strong Income Opportunities

Investors looking for stocks with a strong buy rating and solid income potential should consider these three options as of March 12:

First Financial Corporation (THFF)

This financial services provider has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase by 7.1% over the last 60 days.

First Financial Corporation Indiana Price and Consensus

First Financial Corporation Indiana price-consensus-chart | First Financial Corporation Indiana Quote

With a Zacks Rank of #1, this company boasts a dividend yield of 4.2%, significantly higher than the industry average of 3.2%.

First Financial Corporation Indiana Dividend Yield (TTM)

First Financial Corporation Indiana dividend-yield-ttm | First Financial Corporation Indiana Quote

HBT Financial, Inc. (HBT)

This bank holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company has experienced an 8.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days.

HBT Financial, Inc. Price and Consensus

HBT Financial, Inc. price-consensus-chart | HBT Financial, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company offers a dividend yield of 3.7%, surpassing the industry average of 2.8%.

HBT Financial, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

HBT Financial, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | HBT Financial, Inc. Quote

Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP)

This bank holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co. has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year’s earnings grow by 7.8% in the past 60 days.

Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania Price and Consensus

Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania price-consensus-chart | Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania Quote

Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania Dividend Yield (TTM)

Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania dividend-yield-ttm | Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania Quote

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