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.

Macy’s Inc (NYSE:M)

Dividend Yield: 4.13%

  • Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $24 to $18 on March 19, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%
  • TD Cowen analyst Oliver Chen maintained a Hold rating and lowered the price target from $21 to $20 on March 19, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 52%.
  • Recent News: On March 18, Macy’s reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest M news.

Genuine Parts Co (NYSE:GPC)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.05%
  • Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $175 to $160 on Feb. 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.
  • UBS analyst Michael Lasser maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $150 to $135 on Feb. 18, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%
  • Recent News: On Feb. 17, Genuine Parts reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY26 EPS guidance below estimates.
  • Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest GPC news

Harley-Davidson Inc (NYSE:HOG)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.04%
  • Wells Fargo analyst Anthony Banadio initiated coverage on the stock with an Underweight rating and a price target of $15 on March 11, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
  • UBS analyst Robin Farley maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $27 to $19 on March 4, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.
  • Recent News: On Feb. 10, Harley-Davidson reported mixed fourth-quarter fiscal year 2025 results.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest HOG news

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