Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Consumer Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yield
Author: Avi Kapoor | September 16, 2024 08:11am
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer discretionary sector.
JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $19 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained an In-Line rating and decreased the price target from $22 to $20 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
Recent News: On Aug. 28, Kohl’s posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.
B of A Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich reinstated an Underperform rating with a price target of $88 on July 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%
RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $79 to $76 on July 26. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
Recent News: On Aug. 19, Whirlpool declared a quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share on the Company’s common stock.
Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $22 to $20 on Aug. 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
Deutsche Bank analyst Lauren Silberman maintained a Hold rating and slashed the price target from $26 to $19 on Aug. 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
Recent News: On Aug. 26, Bloomin’ Brands named Michael L. Spanos as Chief Executive Officer.
