Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 19th:

B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS): This shelf-stable and frozen foods, and household products manufacturer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.1% over the last 60 days.

B&G Foods, Inc. Price and Consensus

B&G Foods, Inc. price-consensus-chart | B&G Foods, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.73%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 6.71%.

B&G Foods, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

B&G Foods, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | B&G Foods, Inc. Quote

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM): This provider of various financial products and services to personal, business, public sector, and institutional clients has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 7% over the last 60 days.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Price and Consensus

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce price-consensus-chart | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 5.03%, compared with the industry average of 1.89%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.07%.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Dividend Yield (TTM)

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce dividend-yield-ttm | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Quote

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC): This acquirer and manager of residential mortgage-backed securities has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.7% over the last 60 days.

Ellington Financial Inc. Price and Consensus

Ellington Financial Inc. price-consensus-chart | Ellington Financial Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 7.89%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 10.73%.

Ellington Financial Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Ellington Financial Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Ellington Financial Inc. Quote

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (GOOD): This reit that focuses on acquiring, owning, and operating net leased industrial and office properties has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.6% over the last 60 days.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation Price and Consensus

Gladstone Commercial Corporation price-consensus-chart | Gladstone Commercial Corporation Quote

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 8.10%, compared with the industry average of 3.61%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 7.86%.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Gladstone Commercial Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Gladstone Commercial Corporation Quote

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