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.
Edison International (NYSE:EIX)
- Dividend Yield: 5.85%
- Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Paul Fremont maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $52.5 to $55 on Oct. 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
- Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $69 to $68 on Oct. 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
- Recent News: On Oct. 28, Edison Intl posted better-than-expected third-quarter results.
- Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest EIX news.
Avista Corp (NYSE:AVA)
- Dividend Yield: 4.85%
- Wells Fargo analyst Shahriar Pourreza initiated coverage on the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and a price target of $38 on Oct. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
- Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $40 to $41 on Oct. 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%
- Recent News: On Nov. 5, Avista posted mixed quarterly results.
- Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AVA news
Clearway Energy Inc (NYSE:CWEN)
- Dividend Yield: 5.19%
- Roth Capital analyst Justin Clare reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target from $38 to $39 on Nov. 5, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.
- CIBC analyst Mark Jarvi maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $35 to $37 on Oct. 21, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
- Recent News: On Nov. 4, Clearway Energy posted upbeat quarterly results.
- Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest CWEN news
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