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.
Hasbro Inc (NASDAQ:HAS)
- Dividend Yield: 3.06%
- Argus Research analyst Christine Dooley maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $90 to $105 on July 23, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
- JP Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $125 to $111 on July 22, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
- Recent News: On July 21, Hasbro reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 sales guidance.
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Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI)
- Dividend Yield: 3.17%
- Argus Research analyst John Staszak maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $240 to $245 on June 30, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
- UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $230 to $240 on June 26, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%.
- Recent News: On June 25, the company reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $3.66 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.63 per share.
- Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest DRI news
Genuine Parts Co (NYSE:GPC)
- Dividend Yield: 3.21%
- DA Davidson analyst Chris Dankert maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $150 to $170 on Aug. 3, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
- Truist Securities analyst Scott Ciccarelli maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $124 to $126 on July 22, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%
- Recent News: On July 21, the company reported upbeat second-quarter financial results and lowered its FY26 GAAP EPS guidance below estimates.
- Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest GPC news
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