Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Say Buy These 3 Energy 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 energy sector.

Nordic American Tankers Limited NAT

Dividend Yield: 12.21%
Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $5.5 on Feb. 29, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
B. Riley Securities analyst Liam Burke maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $5.5 to $6 on Aug. 29, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
Recent News: On Feb. 29, Nordic American Tankers posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results.

Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP KRP

Dividend Yield: 10.80%
Raymond James analyst John Freeman maintained a Strong Buy rating and cut the price target from $22 to $20 on Jan. 24, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.
Keybanc analyst Tim Rezvan maintained an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $21 to $20 on Jan. 11, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
Recent News: Kimbell Royalty Partners said it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on May 2, 2024, before the opening bell.

Ardmore Shipping Corporation ASC

Dividend Yield: 5.14%
Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $20 to $21 on Feb. 16, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $20 on Feb. 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
Recent News: On March 15, Ardmore Shipping said it has filed 2023 annual report on Form 20-F.