Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Defensive Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

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 staples sector.

The Kraft Heinz Company KHC

Dividend Yield: 5.57%
TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $34 to $32 on Jan. 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
Evercore ISI Group analyst David Palmer downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line and lowered the price target from $38 to $35 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
Recent News: On Oct. 30, Kraft Heinz posted third-quarter earnings of 75 cents per share, beating estimates, but reported a revenue decline and anticipates a prolonged recovery in U.S. retail.
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Conagra Brands, Inc. CAG

Dividend Yield: 5.37%
JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $30 to $29 on Jan. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
B of A Securities analyst Bryan Spillane maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $31 to $29 on Dec. 20, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
Recent News: On Dec. 19, the company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 70 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 67 cents.
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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. CALM

Dividend Yield: 3.89%
Goldman Sachs analyst Adam Samuelson maintained a Sell rating and raised the price target from $47 to $52 on July 17, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.
Stephens & Co. analyst Ben Bienvenu reiterated an Equal-Weight rating with a price target of $65 on April 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
Recent News: On Jan. 7, Cal-Maine Foods reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and revenues.
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