Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities 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 utilities sector.

The AES Corporation AES

Dividend Yield: 5.95%
Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $23 to $17 on Dec. 13, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.
Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $24 to $16 on Nov. 21, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.
Recent News: On Dec. 6, 2024, AES announced a 2% increase in quarterly dividend.
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Spire Inc. SR

Dividend Yield: 4.51%
Mizuho analyst Gabriel Moreen upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform and increased the price target from $65 to $76 on Dec. 20, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.
Janney Montgomery analyst Michael Gaugler initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $73 on Dec. 17, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
Recent News: Spire will host a conference call on Wednesday, Feb. 5 to discuss fiscal 2025 first quarter financial results.
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Northwest Natural Holding Company NWN

Dividend Yield: 4.91%
Stifel analyst Selman Akyol maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $45 to $44 on Nov. 14, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
Janney Montgomery analyst Michael Gaugler upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $36 to $43 on Aug. 5, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
Recent News: Northwest Natural Holding will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings release on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
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