Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Industrials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, even when markets are at all-time highs, 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 industrials sector.

Paychex, Inc. PAYX

Dividend Yield: 3.22%
Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $125 to $122 on June 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
Baird analyst Mark Marcon maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $126 to $124 on June 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.
Recent News: On July 10, the company's board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 98 cents per share.
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Kennametal Inc. KMT

Dividend Yield: 3.27%
Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $25 to $24 on July 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
Loop Capital analyst Chris Dankert maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $24 to $22 on June 21. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.
Recent News: On May 8, Kennametal posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings.
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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. SWK

Dividend Yield: 3.73%
Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and cut the price target from $100 to $86 on June 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
Baird analyst Timothy Wojs maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $82 to $80 on April 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
Recent News: Stanley Black & Decker is expected to broadcast its second quarter earnings webcast on Tuesday, July 30.
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