Best Income Stocks to Buy for March 16th

Monday, Mar 16, 2026 6:37 am ET1min read
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- Zacks highlights three #1-ranked stocks with strong 60-day earnings growth and above-industry dividend yields.

- BHP GroupBHP-- (4.2% yield) and CIBC (3.2% yield) show significant outperformance vs. sector averages.

- AEO (2.8% yield) joins as a top retail861183-- pick with 8% earnings estimate increase despite zero industry average.

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 16:

BHP Group Limited BHP: This resources company witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.5% the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.2%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CM: This bank holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.8% the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.2%, compared with the industry average of 2.6%.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. AEO: This retail company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8% in the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.8%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

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