## Navigating Market Volatility: Top Analyst Ratings for High-Yielding Financial Stocks
When markets are turbulent and uncertain, investors often seek the stability of dividend-yielding stocks. These companies often have strong free cash flows and reward shareholders with consistent dividends. To help investors navigate this landscape, we’ve compiled the latest analyst ratings for three high-yielding financial stocks: Columbia Banking System (COLB), Lincoln National Corporation (LNC), and Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN).
Columbia Banking System (COLB): Dividend Yield 5.19%
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JP Morgan analyst Steven Alexopoulos
maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $29 to $28 on October 9. Alexopoulos boasts a 71% accuracy rate, making his insights valuable to consider.*
Raymond James analyst David Feaster
took a more bullish stance, maintaining an Outperform rating and raising the price target from $26 to $28 on October 2. Feaster has a 68% accuracy rate, suggesting his predictions often align with market trends.Important Note:
Columbia Banking System will release its third-quarter financial results on Thursday, October 24, before market open. Stay informed with Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed for the latest updates on COLB.Lincoln National Corporation (LNC): Dividend Yield 5.35%
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Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan
maintained an Equal-Weight rating while raising the price target from $28 to $29 on October 10. Greenspan holds a 68% accuracy rate, indicating a strong track record of accurate predictions.*
TD Cowen analyst Daniel Bergman
initiated coverage on LNC with a Hold rating and a price target of $34 on October 9. Bergman has a 66% accuracy rate, providing another data point for investors to consider.Keep in Mind:
Lincoln Financial is set to report its third-quarter results on October 31. Stay up-to-date with the latest LNC news through Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed.Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN): Dividend Yield 7.86%
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Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott
upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight with a price target of $24 on September 16. McDermott possesses an impressive 80% accuracy rate, making his upgrade a significant signal to investors.*
Barclays analyst Theresa Chen
maintained an Equal-Weight rating and boosted the price target from $21 to $22 on September 13. Chen’s 78% accuracy rate further reinforces the confidence in MAIN’s potential.Recent News:
On October 15, Main Street reported a preliminary estimate of third-quarter net investment income of 99 cents to $1.01 per share. Benzinga Pro’s charting tool can help you identify the trend in MAIN stock.This analysis provides a snapshot of the current sentiment surrounding these high-yielding financial stocks. Investors can use this information to inform their investment decisions, keeping in mind that past performance is not indicative of future results.