Fears of a recession and tariff anxiety are weighing on markets, but dividend stocks can help steady investors’ portfolios. Here are three dividend-paying stocks highlighted by top Wall Street analysts as solid choices for navigating short-term challenges.
Energy Transfer (ET) is the first pick, with analyst Elvira Scotto citing diversified cash flow streams across hydrocarbons and basins. The company’s strong balance sheet and attractive valuation make it an attractive option, according to Scotto. ET offers a 7.5% dividend yield and is set to announce its Q1 results on May 6.
The Williams Companies (WMB) is the second pick, with Scotto expecting long-term growth opportunities in AI/data centers and dry gas basin activity. WMB raised its annualized dividend by 5.3% to $2.00 per share and offers a 3.4% dividend yield. The company will announce its Q1 results on May 5.
Diamondback Energy (FANG) is the third pick, with analyst Arun Jayaram reaffirming a buy rating due to solid well productivity trends and a maintenance capital plan that is expected to continue in the near term. FANG raised its annual base dividend by 11% to $4 per share, offering a 4.5% dividend yield. The company will announce its Q1 results early May.
All three stocks have received bullish ratings from top analysts and are expected to weather market uncertainty with their steady cash flows and attractive valuations.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/20/top-wall-street-analysts-like-these-dividend-paying-energy-stocks.html