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.

Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting our Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga’s extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy.

Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer discretionary sector.

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Ford Motor Company F

Dividend Yield: 6.13%

Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $14 to $12 on July 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.

Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $13 on March 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.

Recent News: On Aug. 2, Ford Motor said it sold 31% more EVs in the U.S. last month than last year, thanks to the rising popularity of its EV pickup truck.

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Carter's, Inc. CRI

Dividend Yield: 5.21%

Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $75 to $68 on April 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.

UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $76 to $79 on Feb. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.

Recent News: On July 26, Carter's issued weak guidance.

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The Aaron's Company, Inc.  AAN

Dividend Yield: 4.98%

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $8 to $10.1 on June 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.

TD Cowen analyst Hoang Nguyen maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target of $8 to $10.1 on June 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.

Recent News: On Aug. 5, Aaron's posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results.

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