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 materials sector.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)
- Dividend Yield: 6.06%
- Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $7 to $8 on March 26. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
- Deutsche Bank analyst David Begleiter maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $12 to $11 on May 22, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
- Recent News: On May 8, Kronos Worldwide posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.
Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP)
- Dividend Yield: 4.74%
- JP Morgan analyst JeffreyZekauskasmaintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $24 to $21 on Feb. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.
- Stifel analyst Vincent Andersonmaintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $75 to $60 on Jan. 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
- Recent News: On May 7, Compass Minerals Intl reported second-quarter financial results and issued FY24 revenue guidance below estimates..
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN)
- Dividend Yield: 3.97%
- Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sisonupgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight on Feb. 23. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
- Stifel analyst Vincent Andersonmaintained a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $30 to $29 on Jan. 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
- Recent News: On May 2, Huntsman posted weak quarterly sales.
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