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 materials sector.

Avient Corp (NYSE:AVNT)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.14%
  • Keybanc analyst Aleksey Yefremov downgraded the stock from Overweight to Sector Weight on March 4, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%
  • Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $42 to $47 on Feb. 13, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
  • Recent News: Avient said it will release its first quarter 2026 earnings before the opening bell on Thursday, May 7.
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Greif Inc (NYSE:GEF)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.35%
  • Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $76 to $70 on March 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.
  • Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $71 to $79 on Jan. 6, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%.
  • Recent News: On March 10, Greif announced price increase for uncoated recycled paperboard, tube and core and protective packaging products.
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Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.36%
  • B of A Securities analyst Steve Byrne downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral and cut the price target from $33 to $30 on March 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%.
  • CIBC analyst Hamir Patel maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $29 to $32 on March 17, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 55%.
  • Recent News: On Feb. 24, Mosaic reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
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