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 industrials sector.

MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (NYSE:MSM)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.35%
  • Keybanc analyst Ken Newman upgraded the stock from Sector Weight to Overweight with a price target of $117 on April 27, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%
  • JP Morgan analyst Patrick Baumann downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral with a price target of $95 on Feb. 6, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 50%.
  • Recent News: On April 1, MSC Industrial Direct reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results.
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Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.36%
  • UBS analyst Joshua Chanmaintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $65 to $70 on April 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 57%.
  • Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $88 to $75 on March 10, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%
  • Recent News: On March 9, Korn Ferry reported upbeat earnings for its third quarter.
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Watsco Inc (NYSE:WSO)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.41%
  • Stephens & Co. analyst Tommy Moll maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $475 to $485 on April 29, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%
  • JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $370 to $400 on Feb. 19, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.
  • Recent News: On April 28, Watsco posted upbeat quarterly earnings.
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