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 health care sector.

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.39%
  • Piper Sandler analyst David Amsellem maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $299 to $294 on April 23, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%
  • Canaccord Genuity analyst Gary Nachman initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $262 on April 21, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 59%.
  • Recent News: On April 29, AbbVie posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.38%
  • B of A Securities analyst Tim Anderson maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $68 to $67 on April 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 55%.
  • Guggenheim analyst Seamus Fernandez maintained a Buy rating and a price target of $72 on April 8, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%
  • Recent News: On April 24, Bristol Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance announced the launch of a collaboration with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company to offer Eliquis on CostPlusDrugs.com.
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Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.58%
  • UBS analyst Priya Sachdeva maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $104 to $90 on April 22, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
  • Truist Securities analyst Richard Newitter maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $103 to $95 on April 15, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
  • Recent News: On April 28, Medtronic announced CE Mark for Stealth AXiS™ surgical system.
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