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.

Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga’s extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy.

Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer discretionary sector.

Vail Resorts Inc (NYSE:MTN)

  • Dividend Yield: 6.34%
  • JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $124 to $126 on June 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.
  • Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $212 to $195 on June 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
  • Recent News: Vail Resorts said it will release the financial results for its fourth quarter after the closing bell on Monday, Sept. 28.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest MTN news.

Winnebago Industries Inc (NYSE:WGO)

  • Dividend Yield: 5.31%
  • Citigroup analyst James Hardiman maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $30 to $29 on Sept. 16, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.
  • Seaport Global analyst Gerrick Johnson initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating on July 27, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%.
  • Recent News: On Aug. 20, Winnebago Industries renewed and extended $350 million asset-based revolving credit facility.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest WGO news

Newell Brands Inc (NASDAQ:NWL)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.92%
  • Citigroup analyst Filippo Falorni maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $5.5 to $6 on Aug. 4, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%.
  • Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $9 to $11 on Aug. 3, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%
  • Recent News: On Aug. 5, Newell Brands announced upsizing and pricing of $600 million 6.250% senior notes due 2031.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest NWL news

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