Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight 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.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. DIN

Dividend Yield: 10.37%
Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $37 to $27 on March 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
Barclays analyst Jeff Kessler maintained an Equal-Weight rating and slashed the price target from $32 to $26 on March 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
Recent News: On March 5, the company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 87 cents, missing the street view of $1.35.
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Carter’s, Inc. CRI

Dividend Yield: 8.61%
UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $57 to $49 on Feb. 26, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $65 to $48 on Feb. 26, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
Recent News: On March 26, Carter's named Douglas C. Palladini as Chief Executive Officer.
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Kohl’s Corporation KSS

Dividend Yield: 7.44%
Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $11 to $8 on March 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained a Sell rating and cut the price target from $10 to $5 on March 12, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
Recent News: Kohl’s announced that it is preparing to close 27 underperforming locations.
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