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 health care sector.
Premier, Inc. PINC
- Dividend Yield: 3.75%
- Baird analyst Eric Coldwell maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $19 to $20 on Nov. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.
- Benchmark analyst Bill Sutherland downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold on Aug. 26, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.
- Recent News: On Feb. 4, Premier posted downbeat quarterly results.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company BMY
- Dividend Yield: 4.14%
- Citigroup analyst Andrew Baum maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $60 to $65 on Jan. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.
- B of A Securities analyst Tim Anderson reinstated a Neutral rating with a price target of $63 on Dec. 10, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
- Recent News: On Jan. 31, Bristol Myers Squibb received positive CHMP opinion for Opdivo® (nivolumab) plus Yervoy® (ipilimumab) as a first-line treatment option for adult patients with unresectable or advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest BMY news
CVS Health Corporation CVS
- Dividend Yield: 4.75%
- Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $67 to $60 on Jan. 6. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
- Deutsche Bank analyst George Hill upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy with a price target of $66 on Dec. 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.
- Recent News: CVS Health will hold a conference call on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results.
- Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest CVS news
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