Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

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 utilities sector.

Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE:D)

• Dividend Yield: 4.49%
• Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $63 to $64 on Dec. 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
• JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintained an Underweight rating and lowered the price target from $62 to $59 on Dec. 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.
• Recent News: On Oct. 31, Dominion Energy delivered a robust performance in the third quarter of 2025, with both adjusted earnings and revenue comfortably surpassing consensus expectations, underscoring the company's operational resilience and strategic execution.
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Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES)

• Dividend Yield: 4.48%
• UBS analyst William Appicelli maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $78 to $73 on Dec. 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.
• JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintained an Underweight rating and slashed the price target from $72 to $71 on Dec. 12, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%
• Recent News: On Nov. 4, Eversource Energy reported better-than-expected quarterly results.
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Avista Corp (NYSE:AVA)

• Dividend Yield: 5.20%
• Wells Fargo analyst Shahriar Pourreza initiated coverage on the stock with an Underweight rating and a price target of $38 on Oct. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.
• Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $40 to $41 on Oct. 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%
• Recent News: On Dec. 16, Regency Centers elected Mark J. Parrell to its board of directors.
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