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 utilities sector.

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE:BIP)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.54%
  • Citigroup analyst Ryan Levine maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $37 to $41 on Aug. 3, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
  • Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $45 to $46 on May 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
  • Recent News: On July 30, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners posted a second-quarter loss of 7 cents per share.
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AES Corp (NYSE:AES)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.78%
  • Susquehanna analyst Biju Perincheril downgraded the stock from Positive to Neutral and cut the price target from $16 to $15 on April 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.
  • Argus Research analyst John Eade downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold on March 26, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
  • Recent News: On June 26, AES stockholders approved acquisition by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT-led consortium.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AES news

Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.91%
  • Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $79 to $86 on July 31, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
  • Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and slashed the price target from $78 to $75 on July 31, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%
  • Recent News: On July 30, Edison International reported worse-than-expected second-quarter sales results and lowered its FY2026 GAAP EPS guidance.
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