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.

Olin Corp (NYSE:OLN)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.36%
  • JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $20 to $26 on May 15, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
  • UBS analyst Joshua Spector maintained a Neutral rating and boosted the price target from $29 to $31 on May 13, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%
  • Recent News: On June 16, Olin announced a merger with Huntsman.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest OLN news.

Greif Inc (NYSE:GEF)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.51%
  • Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $79 to $78 on May 4, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 53%.
  • Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde maintained an Equal-Weight rating and slashed the price target from $76 to $70 on March 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.
  • Recent News: On June 10, Greif announced price increase for uncoated recycled paperboard, tube and core and protective packaging products.
  • Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest GEF news

Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.97%
  • Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $10 to $11 on May 7, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%
  • Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $14 to $11 on April 15, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 53%.
  • Recent News: On June 11, Graphic Packaging named Larry M. Venturelli as board chairman, succeeding Philip R. Martens.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest GPK news

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