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 materials sector.
Dow Inc. DOW
- Dividend Yield: 7.87%
- JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $47 to $40 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
- Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $55 to $50 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.
- Recent News: On March 11, Dow announced the pricing of its cash tender offer.
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Huntsman Corporation HUN
- Dividend Yield: 6.22%
- JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $25 to $22 on Feb. 19, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
- Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $25 to $22 on Feb. 19, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%
- Recent News: On Feb. 17, Huntsman posted better-than-expected quarterly revenue.
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company SMG
- Dividend Yield: 4.63%
- Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $85 to $80 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
- JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $85 to $80 on Nov. 7, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
- Recent News: On Jan. 29, the company reported a first-quarter adjusted loss per share of 89 cents, which is narrower than the street view of a $1.23 loss.
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