
Core Insights - Three stocks with strong income characteristics and buy rankings are highlighted for investors to consider on August 26th [1] Group 1: Medical Properties Trust (MPW) - Medical Properties Trust is a self-advised real estate investment trust focused on acquiring and developing net-leased healthcare facilities [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 7.1% over the last 60 days [1] - The company has a dividend yield of 13.30%, significantly higher than the industry average of 4.54% [2] Group 2: NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NREF) - NexPoint Real Estate Finance is a real estate investment trust that invests in first mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and alternative structured financings in commercial real estate [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased nearly 18.63% over the last 60 days [3] - The company has a dividend yield of 12.80%, compared to the industry average of 11.79% [4] Group 3: Delek Logistics Partners (DKL) - Delek Logistics Partners owns, operates, acquires, and constructs logistics and marketing assets for crude oil and refined products [4] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased nearly 4.3% over the last 60 days [4] - The company has a dividend yield of 11.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 7.2% [4]