On August 11th, three stocks were highlighted for their strong income characteristics and buy rank. Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) saw its earnings estimate increase by 7.5% over the last 60 days, offering a dividend yield of 4.3%, higher than the industry average of 2.7%. Citizens Financial Services (CZFS) experienced a 5.5% increase in earnings estimates, with a dividend yield of 3.7%, also above the industry average. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) had a 6.6% rise in earnings estimates and shares a dividend yield of 3.7%.
All three companies hold a Zacks Rank of #1. Bar Harbor Bankshares leads with a dividend yield of 4.3%, while Citizens Financial Services and Farmers & Merchants Bancorp both maintain a yield of 3.7%. The industry average for dividend yield is reported at 2.7%.
