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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the energy sector.
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT)
Dividend Yield: 12.63%
Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold with a price target of $4 on Sept. 12. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.
Evercore ISI Group analyst Jonathan Chappell maintained an In-Line rating and slashed the price target from $4.5 to $4 on Aug. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.
Recent News: On Aug. 29, Nordic American Tanker posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.
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DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DHT)
Dividend Yield: 8.97%
Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $12 to $13 on July 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.
Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $11 to $14 on March 21. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%
Recent News: On Aug. 12, DHT Holdings reported better-than-expected second-quarter sales results.
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CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CVI)
Dividend Yield: 8.02%
JP Morgan analyst Phil Gresh maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $26 to $23 on Oct. 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.
Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $27 to $25 on Sept. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.
Recent News: On July 29, CVR Energy posted a profit for the second quarter.
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