Rising tensions in the Middle East and surging oil prices are increasing market volatility, prompting investors to look for defensive assets. Dividend-paying stocks are attracting attention as they provide steady income during uncertain periods while still offering potential upside.
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Leveraging TipRanks’ Best Dividend Stocks Screener, we identified three stocks that offer dividend yields above 10%. Each stock also carries a Strong Buy rating from analysts and a Smart Score of “Perfect 10.” The Smart Score reviews eight factors to measure a stock’s potential to beat the broader market.
Here are this week’s stocks:
Jade Biosciences (JBIO) – Jade Bioscience is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. The stock carries a dividend yield of 14.68% and a Smart Score of “Perfect 10.” In the last three months, all eight Wall Street analysts covering JBIO stock have rated it a Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 96%.
Trinity Capital (TRIN) – Trinity Capital is a business development company that provides debt and equipment financing to growth-stage companies. The stock carries a dividend yield of 13.53% and a Smart Score of “Perfect 10.” Interestingly, three out of the four Wall Street analysts covering TRIN stock have rated it a Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 17.83%.
JBS (JBS) – JBS is a global meat producer supplying beef, pork, and chicken to retailers and restaurants worldwide. The stock carries a dividend yield of 10.1% and a Smart Score of “Perfect 10.” In the last three months, all six Wall Street analysts covering JBS stock have rated it a Buy, with their 12-month consensus price target indicating an upside of about 37.60%.