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.
Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP)
Dividend Yield: 6.63%
Loop Capital analyst Chris Kapsch upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and cut the price target from $26 to $23 on April 26. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $24 to $21 on Feb. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.
Recent News: On Aug. 16, Compass Minerals received notice of filing delinquency from the NYSE.
Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest CMP news.
The Chemours Company (NYSE:CC)
Dividend Yield: 5.16%
JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $25 to $18 on Aug. 6. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.
BMO Capital analyst John McNulty maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $35 to $30 on Aug. 6. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
Recent News: On Aug. 1, Chemours reported mixed second-quarter financial results and issued weak third-quarter net sales guidance.
Benzinga Pro's charting tool helped identify the trend in CC stock.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON)
Dividend Yield: 3.86%
Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight and cut the price target from $54 to $52 on Aug. 21. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.
Raymond James analyst Matt Roberts initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and a price target of $62 on July 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
Recent News: On July 31, Sonoco Prods posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.
Benzinga Pro's signals feature notified of a potential breakout in SON shares.
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