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 consumer discretionary sector.
Kohl’s Corporation KSS
- Dividend Yield: 10.50%
- JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded rating on the stock from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $19 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
- Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained an In-Line rating and slashed the price target from $22 to $20 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.
- Recent News: On Aug. 28, Kohl's posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.
- Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest KSS news.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. DIN
- Dividend Yield: 6.54%
- Keybanc analyst Eric Gonzalez maintained an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $37 to $36 on Oct. 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
- Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $66 to $37 on Oct. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
- Recent News: Dine Brands Global will announce its third quarter financial results on Nov. 6, before the stock market opens.
- Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest DIN news.
Whirlpool Corporation WHR
- Dividend Yield: 6.75%
- RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $76 to $74 on Oct. 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.
- B of A Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich maintained an Underperform rating and raised the price target from $101 to $103 on Oct. 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
- Recent News: On Oct. 23, Whirlpool posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.
- Benzinga Pro’s charting tool helped identify the trend in WHR stock.
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