Best Income Stocks to Buy for April 29th

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 29th:

West Bancorporation WTBA: This company which is focused on providing community-oriented personal and commercial banking services, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.2% over the last 60 days.

West Bancorporation, Inc. Price and Consensus

West Bancorporation, Inc. price-consensus-chart | West Bancorporation, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.1%, compared with the industry average of 3%.

West Bancorporation, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

West Bancorporation, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | West Bancorporation, Inc. Quote

Rayonier RYN: This company is a leading pure-play timberland real estate investment trust, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 10% over the last 60 days.

Rayonier Inc. Price and Consensus

Rayonier Inc. price-consensus-chart | Rayonier Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.4%, compared with the industry average of 1.3%.

Rayonier Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Rayonier Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Rayonier Inc. Quote

First Financial Corporation Indiana THFF: This multi-bank holding company which provides various financial products and services, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 8.3% over the last 60 days.

First Financial Corporation Indiana Price and Consensus

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

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.2%, compared with the industry average of 3.3%.

First Financial Corporation Indiana Dividend Yield (TTM)

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

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