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 industrials sector.

Watsco Inc (NYSE:WSO)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.68%
  • Stephens & Co. analyst Tommy Moll maintained an Overweight rating with a price target of $485 on Aug. 17, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.
  • DA Davidson analyst Chris Dankert maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $385 to $330 on July 30, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.
  • Recent News: On Sept. 14, Watsco agreed to acquire Granite Group.
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Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:PAYX)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.56%
  • Baird analyst Mark Marcon maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $125 to $110 on Sept. 28, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintained an Underweight rating and slashed the price target from $112 to $96 on Sept. 28, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.
  • Recent News: On Sept. 23, Paychex reported upbeat fiscal first-quarter 2027 results.
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Quad/Graphics Inc (NYSE:QUAD)

  • Dividend Yield: 4.21%
  • Benchmark analyst Mark Zgutowicz maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $10 to $13 on July 30, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 55%.
  • Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $9.8 to $13 on July 30, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
  • Recent News: Quad said it will release its third quarter financial results after the closing bell on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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