Best Income Stocks to Buy for February 12th

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 12th:

West Bancorporation WTBA: This community-oriented personal and commercial banking services company, which provide full service to small and medium size businesses, individuals, schools, organizations and local government, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.3% 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 3.8%, compared with the industry average of 2.6%.

West Bancorporation, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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United Community Banks UCB: This bank holding company, which offer a range of retail and corporate banking services, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.1% over the last 60 days.

United Community Banks, Inc. Price and Consensus

United Community Banks, Inc. price-consensus-chart | United Community Banks, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.8%, compared with the industry average of 2%.

United Community Banks, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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RELX RELX: This company, which is engaged in providing information solutions, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.8% over the last 60 days.

RELX PLC Price and Consensus

RELX PLC price-consensus-chart | RELX PLC Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.8%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

RELX PLC Dividend Yield (TTM)

RELX PLC dividend-yield-ttm | RELX PLC Quote

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