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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 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 6.02% 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 38.75%. VNOM stock is up 6.98% over the past year.
Amcor (AMCR) – Amcor is a global packaging company headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. It offers flexible and rigid packaging solutions for various industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care. The stock has a dividend yield of 5.38% and a Smart Score of “Perfect 10.” Interestingly, three out of the four Wall Street analysts covering AMCR stock have rated it a Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 22.88%. AMCR stock is up 8.26% over the past year.
VICI Properties (VICI) – This is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns premier casino, hospitality, and entertainment properties. The stock has a dividend yield of 5.26% and a Smart Score of eight. Interestingly, 12 out of the 13 Wall Street analysts covering VICI stock have rated it a Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 13.85%. VICI stock is up 21.18% over the past year.
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