Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Industrials Stocks Delivering High-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 industrials sector.

Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE:HI)

• Dividend Yield: 3.36%
• Keybanc analyst Jeffrey Hammond downgraded the stock from Overweight to Sector Weight on May 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.
• DA Davidson analyst Matt Summerville maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $33 to $24 on May 1, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
• Recent News: On Aug. 11, Hillenbrand reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 sales guidance above estimates.
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Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:PAYX)

• Dividend Yield: 3.48%
• Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $148 to $132 on Oct. 1, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
• Stifel analyst David Grossman maintained a Hold rating and slashed the price target from $152 to $142 on Sept. 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
• Recent News: On Sept. 30, Paychex posted upbeat quarterly earnings.
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MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (NYSE:MSM)

• Dividend Yield: 3.73%
• Loop Capital analyst Chris Dankert maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $74 to $84 on July 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
• Baird analyst David Manthey maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $84 to $95 on July 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.
• Recent News: MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY will hold a conference call to review its fiscal year 2025 fourth quarter and full year results on Thursday, Oct. 23.
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