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.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.16%
  • Goldman Sachs analyst Duffy Fischer maintained a Sell rating and cut the price target from $6 to $5 on Dec. 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%
  • Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintained an Underweight rating and slashed the price target from $10 to $7 on May 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 57%.
  • Recent News: On March 9, Kronos Worldwide posted mixed results for the fourth quarter.
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Greif Inc (NYSE:GEF)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.21%
  • 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 78%.
  • 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 58%
  • Recent News: Greif announced that it will report second quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 28.
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Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.58%
  • 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 58%.
  • Recent News: On Feb. 24, Mosaic posted downbeat fourth-quarter results.
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