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.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting our Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy. Here's a look at the most recent high-yield dividend stock ratings from the most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga's Analyst Stock Ratings.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the energy sector.
Vitesse Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTS)
Dividend Yield: 8.94%
Alliance Global Partners analyst Jeff Grampp initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $27 on Nov. 16, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.
Roth MKM analyst John White initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $30.5 on Oct. 16, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
Recent News: On Nov. 1, Vitesse Energy posted downbeat earnings for the third quarter.
DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DHT)
Dividend Yield: 10.96%
Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold with a price target of $11 on Oct. 19, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta reiterated a Hold rating with a price target of $10 on Aug. 9, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
Recent News: DHT Holdings, last month, posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results.
Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE:ETRN)
Dividend Yield: 5.89%
Wells Fargo analyst Michael Blum downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight with a price target of $10 on Dec. 14, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
RBC Capital analyst TJ Schultz reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of $13 on Aug. 8, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
Recent News: On Oct. 31, Equitrans Midstream reported upbeat earnings for its third quarter.
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