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 energy sector.

Kimbell Royalty Partners LP (NYSE:KRP)

  • Dividend Yield: 10.73%
  • Citigroup analyst Paul Diamond maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $15 to $17 on March 11, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%
  • Mizuho analyst William Janela maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $17 to $16 on Feb. 27, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 55%.
  • Recent News: Kimbell Royalty Partners will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 7.
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Western Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:WES)

  • Dividend Yield: 8.52%
  • JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $44 to $43 on March 12, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
  • Stifel analyst Selman Akyol maintained a Hold rating and slashed the price target from $43 to $42 on Feb. 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%
  • Recent News: On Feb. 18, Western Midstream Partners reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
  • Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest WES news

Vitesse Energy Inc (NYSE:VTS)

  • Dividend Yield: 9.01%
  • Evercore ISI Group analyst Chris Baker maintained an In-Line rating and cut the price target from $22 to $20 on Oct. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.
  • Roth MKM analyst Jon White maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $30.5 to $33 on April 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.
  • Recent News: On March 26, Vitesse Energy named Jamie Benard as president and chief executive officer.
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