Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. RBC Capital Initiates Bristol Myers (BMY) with $60 Target, Cites Late-Stage Pipeline Depth On February 25, RBC Capital initiated coverage of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) with a Sector Perform rating and a $60 price target. The firm said Bristol Myers has “large-cap pharma’s most significant Phase 3 path,” pointing to the depth of its late-stage pipeline. The analyst no ...

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Scotiabank Lowers Devon Energy (DVN) Price Target, Sees Balanced Risk-Reward Outlook On February 23, Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng lowered his price recommendation on Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) to $41 from $45. The analyst reiterated a Sector Perform rating on the stock. He told investors that fourth-quarter results are expected to have a neutral impact on the stock in the n ...

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. RBC Capital Initiates Pfizer (PFE) with $25 Target, Warns of Structural Revenue Headwinds Photo by Dan Dennis on Unsplash On February 25, RBC Capital initiated coverage of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) with an Underperform rating and a $25 price target. The firm said its outlook reflects an “insurmountable” $15B-$20B revenue decline expected through 2030, with limited visibility into new products that ...

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. RBC Capital Sees Merck (MRK) Returning to Growth Sooner Than Market Expects On February 25, RBC Capital initiated coverage of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) with an Outperform rating and a $142 price target. The firm believes investor interest in the stock could continue, supported by upcoming product launches and Phase 3 trial results that may lead to higher earnings estimates. The analyst a ...

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Mizuho Revises Kraft Heinz (KHC) Valuation after CAGNY Presentations On February 23, Mizuho lowered its price recommendation on The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) to $25 from $27. It kept a Neutral rating on the stock. The firm adjusted its models for food producers after the recent CAGNY presentations. J.P. Morgan analysts Thomas Palmer and Brandon Cohen took a more cautious sta ...

The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. JPMorgan Updates J.M. Smucker (SJM) Price Target, Keeps Bullish View ahead of Earnings On February 23, JPMorgan raised its price recommendation on The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) to $122 from $121. The firm reiterated an Overweight rating on the stock. The update came as part of the firm’s fiscal Q3 earnings preview, reflecting a slightly more positive view ahead of the results ...

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Wells Fargo Turns Neutral on Kroger (KR), Flags Spending and Growth Concerns On February 25, Wells Fargo downgraded The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) to Equal Weight from Overweight. It also lowered its price target to $68 from $70. The firm said it is becoming more cautious and prefers to move to the sidelines for now. The analyst sees some potential under Kroger’s new leadership. Even so, the company ...

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Mizuho Adjusts General Mills (GIS) Price Target amid Broader Food Sector Model Changes On February 23, Mizuho lowered its price recommendation on General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) to $47 from $52. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the stock. The firm adjusted its models for food companies after the latest CAGNY presentations. A February 17 Reuters report said General Mills cut its full-year ...

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Morgan Stanley Raises Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Price Forecast, Cites Margin Recovery Potential On February 24, Morgan Stanley raised its price recommendation on Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) to $87 from $80. The firm kept an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The update followed the company’s latest earnings report, which led the firm to revisit its overall risk and ...

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Truist Cuts JPMorgan (JPM) Target While Increasing Long-Term Earnings Estimates pcruciatti / Shutterstock.com On February 25, Truist lowered its price recommendation on JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) to $330 from $334. It reiterated a Hold rating on the shares. The analyst said the firm is raising its FY26 EPS estimate by $0.35 to $21.60 after the company’s investor day. The revision r ...