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 materials sector.
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN)
- Dividend Yield: 12.17%
- Mizuho analyst John Roberts maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $9 to $8 on Oct. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
- Jefferies analyst Laurance Alexander maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $15 to $14 on Sept. 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%
- Recent News: Huntsman will hold a conference call on Friday, Nov. 7, to discuss its third quarter 2025 financial results.
- Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest HUN news.
Dow Inc (NYSE:DOW)
- Dividend Yield: 6.40%
- Mizuho analyst John Roberts maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $30 to $26 on Oct. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
- Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $28 to $23 on Sept. 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%
- Recent News: On Oct. 9, Dow declared a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share.
- Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest DOW news
Sonoco Products Co (NYSE:SON)
- Dividend Yield: 5.30%
- Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $55 to $50 on Oct. 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
- Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $56 to $55 on Sept. 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.
- Recent News: On Sept. 8, Sonoco agreed to sell Temperature-Assured Packaging business to Arsenal Capital Partners.
- Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest SON news
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