Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 8% Dividend Yields

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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 energy sector.

Vitesse Energy, Inc. VTS

Dividend Yield: 10.19%
Roth MKM analyst John White maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $30.5 to $33 on April 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.
Evercore ISI Group analyst Chris Baker reinstated an In-Line rating with a price target of $28 on March 19, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.
Recent News: On May 5, Vitesse Energy reported upbeat earnings for the first quarter, but lowered its FY 2025 production guidance.
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Western Midstream Partners, LP WES

Dividend Yield: 9.41%
Mizuho analyst Gabriel Moreen maintained an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $45 to $44 on May 20, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
UBS analyst Shneur Gershuni maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $40 to $37 on Nov. 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.
Recent News: On May 7, Western Midstream posted downbeat first-quarter earnings.
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Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. PAA

Dividend Yield: 8.30%
Mizuho analyst Gabriel Moreen maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $20 to $22 on June 18, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
Citigroup analyst Spiro Dounis maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $21 to $18 on May 13, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.
Recent News: On June 17, Plains All American Pipeline and Plains GP Holdings announced it will sell substantially all of its NGL business to Keyera.
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