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.



<h3>Conagra Brands Inc (NYSE:CAG)</h3>



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<li>Dividend Yield: 8.20%</li>



<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $19 to $18 on Dec. 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>



<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $21 to $19 on Dec. 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>



<li>Recent News: On Dec. 19, ConAgra Brands posted a mixed quarter.</li>



<li>Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest CAG news. </li>
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<h3>Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO)</h3>



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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.19%</li>



<li>B of A Securities analyst Lisa Lewandowski maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $64 to $72 on Aug. 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 58%.</li>



<li>Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $49 to $57 on Aug. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 57%</li>



<li>Recent News: On Dec. 11, Altria Group announced the retirement of CEO Billy Gifford and appointment of Sal Mancuso as successor.</li>



<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest MO news </li>
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<h3>Flowers Foods Inc (NYSE:FLO)</h3>



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<li>Dividend Yield: 9.11%</li>



<li>DA Davidson analyst Brian Holland maintained a Neutral rating with a price target of $15 on Aug. 18, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 53%.</li>



<li>Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $23 to $20 on Jan. 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%</li>



<li>Recent News: On Nov. 6, Flowers Foods posted in-line quarterly earnings.</li>



<li>Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest FLO news </li>
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Analysts have provided ratings on three high-yield dividend stocks in the consumer staples sector. Conagra Brands Inc (CAG) has a Hold rating with a reduced price target by Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley analysts. Altria Group Inc (MO) has a Buy rating with an increased price target by B of A Securities, despite a CEO change. Flowers Foods Inc (FLO) has a Neutral rating with a stable price target by DA Davidson. These stocks offer dividend yields over 7%, appealing to investors in uncertain markets.

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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Defensive Stocks With Over 7% Dividend Yields