Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 20th:

Southside Bancshares SBSI: This company whichis primarily engaged in commercial banking and providing trust services, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.4% over the last 60 days.

Southside Bancshares, Inc. Price and Consensus Southside Bancshares, Inc. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.2%, compared with the industry average of 0.9%.

Southside Bancshares, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) Southside Bancshares, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Legal & General Group LGGNY: This company which provides life assurance and other financial protection products, annuities and long-term savings products including ISA's and pensions, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 4.6% over the last 60 days.

Legal & General Group PLC Price and Consensus Legal & General Group PLC Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.1%, compared with the industry average of 1.9%.

Legal & General Group PLC Dividend Yield (TTM) Legal & General Group PLC Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Guaranty Bancshares GNTY: This bank holding company which emphasizes service-oriented, convenient, relationship banking, featuring individualized, quality customer service, extended banking hours and accessible locations,has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 5.3% over the last 60 days.

Guaranty Bancshares Inc. Price and Consensus Guaranty Bancshares Inc. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.1%, compared with the industry average of 0.9%.



Guaranty Bancshares Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) Guaranty Bancshares Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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