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 utilities sector.

Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE:D)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.04%
  • Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $71 to $68 on Aug. 21, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.
  • TD Cowen analyst Shelby Tucker upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $69 to $80 on Aug. 19, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
  • Recent News: On July 31, Dominion Energy posted upbeat results for the second quarter.
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FirstEnergy Corp (NYSE:FE)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.06%
  • Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $53 to $52 on Aug. 21, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
  • Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $55 to $54 on July 31, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
  • Recent News: On July 28, FirstEnergy posted mixed results for the second quarter.
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Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.49%
  • Mizuho analyst Paul Fremont maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $70 to $74 on Aug. 3, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.
  • BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $73 to $72 on July 22, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%
  • Recent News: On July 30, Eversource Energy posted downbeat results for the second quarter.
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