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 staples sector.

Energizer Holdings Inc (NYSE:ENR)

  • Dividend Yield: 7.05%
  • Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $19 to $18 on May 7, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%
  • Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $20 to $19 on May 6, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
  • Recent News: On May 5, Energizer posted mixed quarterly results.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest ENR news.

General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS)

  • Dividend Yield: 7.26%
  • Piper Sandler analyst Michael Laverymaintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $45 to $41 on May 13, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
  • BTIG analyst Rob Dickerson initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating on April 14, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%
  • Recent News: On May 6, General Mills named Dana McNabb as chief operating officer.
  • Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest GIS news

Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC)

  • Dividend Yield: 6.90%
  • UBS analyst Peter Grom maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $23 to $24 on May 8, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%
  • Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $24 to $23 on May 7, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
  • Recent News: On May 6, Kraft Heinz posted upbeat quarterly earnings.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest KHC news

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