MO - Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Risk Off Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields | Benzinga
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 staples sector.
Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO)
- Dividend Yield: 8.40%
- Stifel analyst Matthew Smith reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $50 on March 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.
- Morgan Stanley analyst Pamela Kaufman reiterated an Equal-Weight rating with a price target of $45 on July 18, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.
- Recent News: On April 25, Altria Group reported a first-quarter ...