Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Energy 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 energy sector.

Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP KRP

Dividend Yield: 10.51%
Raymond James analyst John Freeman maintained a Strong Buy rating and raised the price target from $19 to $23 on Jan. 23. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.
Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $21 to $22 on Jan. 13. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
Recent News: On Jan. 7, Kimbell Royalty Partners priced its $149 million upsized public offering of 10 million common units at $14.90 per unit.
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CVR Energy, Inc. CVI

Dividend Yield: 10.49%
Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta maintained a Sell rating and cut the price target from $24 to $21 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
JP Morgan analyst Phil Gresh maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $26 to $23 on Oct. 2, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.
Recent News: On Dec. 12, CVR Energy announced the pricing of proposed Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility.
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Vitesse Energy, Inc. VTS

Dividend Yield: 7.97%
Northland Capital Markets analyst Bobby Brooks maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $28 to $31 on Jan. 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
Alliance Global Partners analyst Jeff Grampp upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and increased the price target from $26 to $29 on Dec. 18, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
Recent News: On Dec. 16, Vitesse Energy announced plans to acquire Lucero Energy in a $222 million all-stock deal.
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