Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities 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 utilities sector.

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The AES Corporation AES

Dividend Yield: 6.43%
Argus Research analyst Gary Hovis downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold on May 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgraded the stock from Hold to Underperform and cut the price target from $10 to $9 on May 20, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
Recent News: On May 1, AES reaffirmed its 2025 guidance and long-term growth rate targets.
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Avista Corporation AVA

Dividend Yield: 5.25%
Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $40 to $39 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
B of A Securities analyst Ross Fowler reinstated an Underperform rating with a price target of $37 on Sept. 12, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
Recent News: On June 9, Avista reached all-party, all issues settlement in Idaho general rate cases.
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Black Hills Corporation BKH

Dividend Yield: 4.71%
Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel maintained a Sector Perform rating and cut the price target from $67 to $66 on Feb. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
Wells Fargo analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and increased the price target from $61 to $64 on Aug. 2, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
Recent News: On May 7, Black Hills posted mixed results for the first quarter.
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