Core Viewpoint - Three stocks with a buy rank and strong income characteristics are highlighted for investors to consider on December 2, including Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A., Centerra Gold Inc., and John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. [1][2] Group 1: Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (BVN) - This polymetallic mining company has seen a 7.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - The company has a dividend yield of 1.7%, significantly higher than the industry average of 0.2% [1] Group 2: Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU) - This gold and copper mining company has experienced a 29.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - The company offers a dividend yield of 1.5%, compared to the industry average of 0.0% [2] Group 3: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) - This tree-nut and peanut processing company has also seen a 7.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - The company has a dividend yield of 1.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 0.0% [3]

Group 1: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) - The company is involved in tree-nut and peanut processing and holds a Zacks Rank of 1 [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 7.8% over the last 60 days [1] - The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is 12.23, which is lower than the industry average of 14.60 [1] - The company has a Value Score of B [1] Group 2: Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU) - The company operates in gold and copper mining and also holds a Zacks Rank of 1 [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings has increased by 29.3% over the last 60 days [2] - The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is 13.69, significantly lower than the S&P average of 25.20 [2] - The company possesses a Value Score of A [2] Group 3: Kohl's Corporation (KSS) - The company is an omnichannel retail entity and carries a Zacks Rank of 1 [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has seen a substantial increase of 71.2% over the last 60 days [3] - The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is 21.70, which is slightly lower than the industry average of 23.50 [3] - The company has a Value Score of A [3]