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.

Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga’s extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy.

Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer staples sector.

Smithfield Foods Inc (NASDAQ:SFD)

  • Dividend Yield: 6.32%
  • Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $31 to $29 on Sept. 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 59%.
  • B of A Securities analyst Peter Galbo maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $33 to $32 on July 2, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%.
  • Recent News: Smithfield Foods said it expects to report third-quarter adjusted operating income of $115 million to $175 million.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest SFD news.

Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO)

  • Dividend Yield: 6.37%
  • Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $63 to $64 on May 15, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.
  • B of A Securities analyst Lisa Lewandowski maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $72 to $73 on April 10, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
  • Recent News: On Aug. 24, Altria Group announced a manufacturing agreement with Philip Morris to improve the efficiency of traditional tobacco product operations.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest MO news

General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS)

  • Dividend Yield: 6.66%
  • Evercore ISI Group analyst David Palmer maintained an In-Line rating and cut the price target from $39 to $38 on Sept. 14, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 53%.
  • B of A Securities analyst Peter Galbo maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $39 to $43 on Sept. 1, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%
  • Recent News: On Sept. 3, General Mills announced it has completed the sale of its business in Brazil to 3corações.
  • Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest GIS news

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