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 materials sector.

Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.35%
  • Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight with a price target of $31 on March 3, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 59%.
  • Scotiabank analyst Ben Isaacson maintained a Sector Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $36 to $35 on March 2, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%
  • Recent News: On Feb. 24, Mosaic reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest MOS news.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.53%
  • Goldman Sachs analyst Duffy Fischer maintained a Sell rating and cut the price target from $6 to $5 on Dec. 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%.
  • Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintained an Underweight rating and lowered the price target from $10 to $7 on May 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 57%
  • Recent News: On Nov. 6, Kronos Worldwide reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results.
  • Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest KRO news

Barrick Mining Corp (NYSE:B)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.70%
  • Citigroup analyst Alexander Hacking maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $38 to $48 on Feb. 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.
  • Scotiabank analyst Tanya Jakusconek maintained a Sector Outperform rating and raised the price target from $43 to $63 on Jan. 26, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 84%.
  • Recent News: On Feb. 24, Barrick Mining announced the appointments of James J. McGuire as Chief Legal and Policy Officer and Woo Lee as Chief Global Affairs Officer.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest B news

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