Wall Street’s Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Consumer Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

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 discretionary sector.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)

Dividend Yield: 6.13%
Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $14 to $12 on July 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.
Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $13 on March 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
Recent News: On Aug. 2, Ford Motor said it sold 31% more EVs in the U.S. last month than last year, thanks to the rising popularity of its EV pickup truck.
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Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI)

Dividend Yield: 5.21%
Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $75 to $68 on April 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $76 to $79 on Feb. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
Recent News: On July 26, Carter’s issued weak guidance.
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The Aaron’s Company, Inc. (NYSE:AAN)

Dividend Yield: 4.98%
Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $8 to $10.1 on June 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
TD Cowen analyst Hoang Nguyen maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target of $8 to $10.1 on June 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.
Recent News: On Aug. 5, Aaron’s posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results.
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