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 information technology sector.
Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI)
- Dividend Yield: 5.06%
- Sidoti & Co. analyst John Franzreb downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on March 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
- Barrington Research analyst Christopher Howe reiterated a Market Perform rating on May 25, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
- Recent News: On May 6, Methode Electronics named Kevin Nystrom as interim CEO, effective immediately.
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC)
- Dividend Yield: 4.66%
- JP Morgan analyst Sandeep Deshpandemaintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $5.81 to $5.58 on April 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.
- Raymond James analyst Simon Leopolddowngraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on Feb. 7, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
- Recent News: On May 10, Ericsson said Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa Fadi Pharaon will resign at the end of August.
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM)
- Dividend Yield: 3.99%
- BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachmanmaintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $210 to $190 on April 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
- Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintained a Hold rating and lowered the price target from $210 to $190 on April 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
- Recent News: On May 8, IBM and SAP announced plans to expand collaboration to help clients become next-generation enterprises with generative AI.
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