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.

Kohl’s Corporation KSS

• Dividend Yield: 9.66%
• JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded rating on the stock from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $19 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
• Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained an In-Line rating and slashed the price target from $22 to $20 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
• Recent News: On Aug. 28, Kohl's posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.
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Guess?, Inc. GES

• Dividend Yield: 6.09%
• Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $29 on Oct. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
• Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $26 to $21 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%
• Recent News: On Aug. 28, Guess? reported worse-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS results and cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.
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The Wendy’s Company WEN

• Dividend Yield: 5.66%
• JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $20 to $22 on Sept. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
• TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles reiterated a Hold rating with a price target of $17 on Sept. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.
• Recent News: On Sept. 16, The Wendy’s Company announced executive leadership appointments.
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