<div id="readability-page-1">Rising tensions in the Middle East and surging oil prices are increasing market volatility, prompting investors to look for defensive assets. Dividend-paying stocks are attracting attention as they provide steady income during uncertain periods while still offering potential upside.<h3>Easter Sale - 70% Off TipRanks</h3><ul><li>Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions </li><li> Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks </li></ul> Leveraging TipRanks' Best Dividend Stocks Screener, we identified three stocks that offer dividend yields above 5%. Each stock also carries a Strong Buy rating from analysts and offer potential double-digit upside from current levels. At the same time, they carry an Outperform Smart Score (8, 9, or 10) on TipRanks. The Smart Score reviews eight factors to measure a stock's potential to beat the broader market. Here are this week's stocks: Concentrix (CNXC) – Concentrix is a global company that provides customer experience and business services using AI and analytics. <ul> <li>The company reported $9.83 billion in 2025 revenue, a 2.2% increase, driven by its focus on AI-powered customer experience solutions. The company maintains strong liquidity with $327 million in cash and approximately $1.6 billion in total available credit.</li> <li>The stock carries a dividend yield of 5.30% and boasts a Smart Score of &#34;Perfect 10,&#34; suggesting it is highly likely to outperform the market. Interestingly, two out of the three Wall Street analysts covering CNXC stock have rated it a Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 68.45%.</li> </ul> Copa Holdings (CPA) – Copa Holdings is a Latin American airline company that operates passenger and cargo flights through its Panama-based hub. <ul> <li>The company reported record $3.62 billion in 2025 revenue with an operating margin of 22.6%. The airline maintains $1.6 billion in cash, providing a strong income cushion amid current market volatility.</li> <li>The stock carries a dividend yield of 5.28% and a Smart Score of Nine. Interestingly, three out of the four Wall Street analysts covering ET stock have rated it a Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 42.01%.</li> </ul> Energy Transfer (ET) – Energy Transfer is a midstream energy company that transports and stores oil and natural gas. <ul> <li>The company reported a strong 2025, with annual revenue climbing to $85.5 billion and current assets of $18.2 billion.</li> <li>The stock carries a dividend yield of 6.90% and a Smart Score of Nine. Interestingly, 10 out of the 12 Wall Street analysts covering ET stock have rated it a Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 16.13%.</li> </ul> </div>

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Amid rising Middle East tensions and increasing oil prices, investors are seeking defensive assets, particularly dividend-paying stocks. Three high-yield stocks with over 5% dividend yields and strong analyst ratings have been identified: Concentrix (5.30% yield, 68.45% upside), Copa Holdings (5.28% yield, 42.01% upside), and Energy Transfer (6.90% yield, 16.13% upside). Each stock has a Smart Score indicating potential market outperformance, making them attractive options for passive income and growth during volatile times.

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Concentrix

Copa Holdings SA

iShares US Oil Equip & Svcs

SPDR O&G Equip

Energy Transfer LP

VanEck Oil Services ETF

SPDR O&G Ex & Prd

3 High-Yield Stocks with 5%+ in Passive Income and Double-Digit Upside, According to Analysts