Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Say Hold These 3 Utilities Stocks With Over 5% 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.

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc  AY

Dividend Yield: 8.07%

Seaport Global analyst Angie Storozynski downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on May 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%. BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker maintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $20 to $23 on May 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.

Recent News: On May 28, the company announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Energy Capital Partners.
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UGI Corporation UGI

Dividend Yield: 6.16%

Wells Fargo analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $28 to $27 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%. Mizuho analyst Gabriel Moreen maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $26 to $27 on April 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.

Recent News: UGI is scheduled to announce the results of its third fiscal quarter earnings after the closing bell on Aug. 7.

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Avista Corporation AVA

Dividend Yield: 5.17%

Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $32 to $36 on May 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%. Guggenheim analyst Shahriar Pourreza upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $34 on Jan. 22. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.

Recent News: Avista is expected to hold its quarterly conference call and webcast to discuss second-quarter results on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
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