Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Defensive Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields

Core Insights - During market turbulence, investors often seek dividend-yielding stocks, which typically have high free cash flows and offer substantial dividends [1] Group 1: Conagra Brands Inc (CAG) - Conagra Brands has a dividend yield of 8.24% [7] - Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $20 to $21 on September 24, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 64% [7] - JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained a Neutral rating and reduced the price target from $26 to $25 on May 6, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 73% [7] - On October 1, Conagra Brands reported better-than-expected first-quarter adjusted EPS results [7] Group 2: Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) - Kraft Heinz has a dividend yield of 6.56% [7] - Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $30 to $25 on October 30, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 65% [7] - Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $28 to $29 on September 3, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 64% [7] - On October 29, Kraft Heinz reported mixed third-quarter financial results and lowered its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates [7] Group 3: General Mills Inc (GIS) - General Mills has a dividend yield of 5.28% [7] - Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $49 to $48 on September 15, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 64% [7] - Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral and slashed the price target from $68 to $58 on June 9, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 64% [7] - On October 14, General Mills reaffirmed long-term growth targets and fiscal 2026 financial outlook at Investor Day [7]