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 discretionary sector.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp (NYSE:VAC)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.23%
  • Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $94 to $140 on Aug. 7, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
  • Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $51 to $52 on July 17, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
  • Recent News: On Aug. 6, Marriott Vacations Worldwide reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 EPS guidance above analyst estimates.
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Gap Inc (NYSE:GAP)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.18%
  • Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $25 to $27 on Aug. 31, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 58%.
  • Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained an Equal-Weight rating and increased the price target from $22 to $23 on Aug. 28, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
  • Recent News: On Aug. 27, Gap reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raised their FY26 EPS guidance above estimates.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest GAP news.

Genuine Parts Co (NYSE:GPC)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.15%
  • DA Davidson analyst Chris Dankert maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $150 to $170 on Aug. 3, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.
  • Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintained a Hold rating and increased the price target from $124 to $126 on July 22, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%
  • Recent News: On July 21, Genuine Parts posted upbeat second-quarter earnings.
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