Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Consumer 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 discretionary sector.

Carter’s, Inc. CRI

Dividend Yield: 7.82%
UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $57 to $49 on Feb. 26, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $50 to $45 on Feb. 26, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
Recent News: On March 26, Carter’s named Douglas C. Palladini as Chief Executive Officer.
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Whirlpool Corporation WHR

Dividend Yield: 7.77%
JP Morgan analyst Michael Rehaut maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $103 to $109 on Oct. 29, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $76 to $74 on Oct. 25, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%
Recent News: On Feb. 17, Whirlpool appointed John Morikis, former chairman and CEO of The Sherwin-Williams Company, to the board.
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Jack in the Box Inc. JACK

Dividend Yield: 6.47%
Stifel analyst Chris O'Cull maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $40 to $35 on March 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $57 to $51 on Feb. 26, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
Recent News: On March 31, Jack in the Box named Lance Tucker as its Chief Executive Officer.
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