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 financial sector.



<h3>Dynex Capital Inc (NYSE:DX)</h3>



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<li>Dividend Yield: 15.73%</li>



<li>UBS analyst Doug Harter maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $14 to $14.5 on April 24, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%</li>



<li>Jones Trading analyst Jason Weaver maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $14 to $15.25 on Jan. 27, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 55%.</li>



<li>Recent News: On April 20, Dynex Cap posted mixed first-quarter results.</li>



<li>Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest DX news. </li>
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<h3>PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT)</h3>



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<li>Dividend Yield: 15.56%</li>



<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose Georgedowngraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform and cut the price target from $13.5 to $12 on May 8, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>



<li>Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $13 to $12 on May 7, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%</li>



<li>Recent News: On May 5, PennyMac Mortgage posted downbeat quarterly results.</li>



<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest PMT news </li>
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<h3>Mfa Financial Inc (NYSE:MFA)</h3>



<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 15.47%</li>



<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $11 to $10 on May 6, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%</li>



<li>RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintained a Sector Perform rating and increased the price target from $10 to $11 on March 5, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>



<li>Recent News: On May 5, MFA Financial posted in-line quarterly earnings.</li>



<li>Benzinga Pro’s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest MFA news </li>
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Amid market turbulence, investors are focusing on high dividend-yielding stocks. Benzinga highlights analyst ratings for three financial stocks with yields over 15%: Dynex Capital (15.73%), PennyMac Mortgage (15.56%), and MFA Financial (15.47%). Analysts have varied ratings and price targets, reflecting mixed quarterly results for these companies. For detailed ratings, visit Benzinga's Analyst Stock Ratings page.

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Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust

MFA Financial

Dynex Capital

UBS Group AG

Wells Fargo

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

DYNEX CAPITAL INC 6.9% CUM RED FXD TO FLTG PREF STK SER C

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY DP SHS REP 1/1000TH INT NCUM PFD CL A DD

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY 7.5% PERP CONV PRF CLS 'A' SERIES 'L'

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY DEP SHS REP 1/1000 INT PER PFD SER Y A

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY DP SHS REP 1/1000TH INT NCUM PFD CL A CC

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY 4.75% DEP SHS 1/1000 NCUM PFD CL A SR Z

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY DEP SHS REP 1/1000TH INT PFD SR AA (CLA)

MFA FINANCIAL INC 8.875% NTS 15/02/29 USD25

MFA FINANCIAL INC 9.000% NTS DUE 15/08/29

MFA FINANCIAL INC 7.5% CUM RED PFD SER 'B' USD25

MFA FINANCIAL INC 6.50% SER C FIX TO FLOAT CUM PFD USD25

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Financial Stocks With Over 15% Dividend Yields