Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts' Views On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 3% 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.

APA Corporation APA

  • Dividend Yield: 3.08%
  • Piper Sandler analyst Mark Lear maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $33 to $35 on April 19, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.
  • JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram maintained a Neutral rating and boosted the price target from $38 to $40 on April 11, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.
  • Recent News: APA is scheduled to host a conference call to discuss its first-quarter 2024 results on May 2, 2024.

Exxon Mobil Corporation XOM

  • Dividend Yield: 3.15%
  • Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $130 to $145 on April 18, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
  • Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintained an Overweight rating and boosted the price target from $126 to $138 on April 4, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.
  • Recent News: Exxon Mobil said it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on April 26, 2024.

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. NOG

  • Dividend Yield: 3.75%
  • Piper Sandler analyst Mark Lear maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $38 to $42 on April 19, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.
  • RBC Capital analyst Scott Hanold reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of $46 on March 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.
  • Recent News: On April 16, Northern Oil and Gas issued an update regarding first quarter hedging results and stock repurchases.

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