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.

Anglogold Ashanti PLC (NYSE:AU)

  • Dividend Yield: 6.02%
  • JP Morgan analyst Patrick Jones maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $155 to $134 on July 16, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
  • Scotiabank analyst Tanya Jakusconek maintained a Sector Outperform rating while slashing the price target from $134 to $128 on July 14, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.
  • Recent News: On May 8, AU posted mixed quarterly results.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AU news.

International Paper Co (NYSE:IP)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.89%
  • Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $40 to $46 on July 15, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 58%.
  • Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $36 to $43 on July 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%
  • Recent News: On July 16, International Paper announced plans to close its Carrollton South packaging facility located in Carrolton, Texas by the end of the third quarter.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest IP news

Amcor PLC (NYSE:AMCR)

  • Dividend Yield: 5.80%
  • Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde maintained an Equal-Weight rating and boosted the price target from $41 to $43 on July 15, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.
  • B of A Securities analyst George Staphos maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $48 to $51 on July 14, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 53%.
  • Recent News: On July 9, Amcor said it has expanded its packaging facility in China.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AMCR news

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