In times of market uncertainty, many investors seek the security of dividend-paying stocks. These companies typically boast robust free cash flows and generously reward shareholders with high dividend payouts.
Benzinga provides access to the latest analyst takes on popular stocks through its Analyst Stock Ratings page. You can browse their extensive database, sorted by analyst accuracy, to make informed investment decisions.
Let’s delve into the most accurate analysts’ opinions on three high-yielding stocks within the financial sector:
Ready Capital Corporation (RC)
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Dividend Yield:
15.73%*
Analyst Coverage:
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Wedbush:
Jay McCanless reiterated a Neutral rating with a price target of $9 on August 12. McCanless boasts an accuracy rate of 84%.*
BTIG:
Timothy Hayes initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating on July 19. This analyst maintains an accuracy rate of 76%.*
Recent News:
On August 7, the company reported net book value of $12.97 per share of common stock as of June 30, 2024. Stay updated on the latest RC news with Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed.Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI)
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Dividend Yield:
13.54%*
Analyst Coverage:
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JP Morgan:
Richard Shane maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $9.5 to $10 on July 16. Shane has an accuracy rate of 68%.*
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods:
Jade Rahmani kept a Market Perform rating but lowered the price target from $11 to $10 on May 1. This analyst maintains a 77% accuracy rate.*
Recent News:
On August 6, the company released positive quarterly earnings results. Utilize Benzinga Pro’s charting tool to identify the prevailing trend in ARI stock.Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAR)
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Dividend Yield:
12.40%*
Analyst Coverage:
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B. Riley Securities:
Bryce Rowe reiterated a Neutral rating with a price target of $25 on July 11. Rowe’s accuracy rate is 60%.*
Compass Point:
Casey Alexander downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $24.75 on January 10. This analyst has a 73% accuracy rate.*
Recent News:
On August 22, Saratoga Investment announced a quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share for the fiscal second quarter ending August 31, 2024. Benzinga Pro’s signals feature alerted to a potential breakout in SAR shares.By analyzing these expert opinions and keeping abreast of relevant company news, investors can gain valuable insights to guide their investment strategies in this high-yield dividend space.
