Core Insights - Three stocks are highlighted with strong income characteristics and a buy rank as of October 15th, including Guess (GES), Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS), and Energizer (ENR) [1][2][3] Group 1: Company Profiles - Guess (GES) designs, markets, distributes, and licenses casual apparel and accessories, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings increasing by 8.1% over the last 60 days [1] - Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) operates contract compression infrastructure primarily in the United States, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings increasing by 0.9% over the last 60 days [2] - Energizer (ENR) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of batteries and lighting products, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings increasing by 1.4% over the last 60 days [3] Group 2: Dividend Yields - Guess (GES) has a dividend yield of 5.3%, significantly higher than the industry average of 0.0% [2] - Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) has a dividend yield of 5.2%, also compared to the industry average of 0.0% [2] - Energizer (ENR) has a dividend yield of 5%, compared to the industry average of 0.0% [3]