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Leveraging the TipRanks’ Best Dividend Stocks Screener, we have identified three stocks with Strong Buy ratings from analysts. Further, they boast an Outperform Smart Score (i.e. 8, 9, or 10) on TipRanks. The Smart Score evaluates eight factors to gauge a stock’s potential to outperform the broader market. Additionally, these stocks have a dividend yield of over 3.5%.
Here are this week’s stocks:
Viper Energy (VNOM) – Viper Energy is a publicly traded company that owns and acquires mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties, primarily in the Permian Basin of West Texas. The stock carries a dividend yield of 5.92% and a Smart Score of “Perfect 10.” In the last three months, all 11 Wall Street analysts covering VNOM stock have rated it a Strong Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 29.04%. VNOM stock is up 18% over the past year.
AT&T (T) – This is a telecommunications giant that provides wireless, broadband, and entertainment services across the U.S. The stock has a dividend yield of 4.14% and a Smart Score of “Perfect 10.” Interestingly, 16 out of the 20 Wall Street analysts covering T stock have rated it a Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 9.71%. T stock is up 70% over the past year.
Agree Realty (ADC) – This is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition and development of net-leased retail properties across the United States. The stock has a dividend yield of 3.95% and a Smart Score of “Perfect 10.” Interestingly, 11 out of the 14 Wall Street analysts covering ADC stock have rated it a Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 5.23%. ADC stock is up 36% over the past year.
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