3 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in April 2026, According to Analysts

Investors looking to strengthen their income portfolios in April 2026 can consider dividend names such as JBS JBS +1.28% ▲ , Starwood Property STWD -0.52% ▼ , and Copa Holdings CPA +4.44% ▲ . These companies offer reliable payouts aided by steady cash flow, resilient demand trends, and disciplined financial management.

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Using the TipRanks Stock Screener tool, we picked these three stocks because they have received a “Strong Buy” consensus rating from analysts. Also, these stocks have a dividend yield of more than 5%.

1. JBS

JBS is one of the world’s largest food producers and continues to benefit from steady global protein demand and its diversified operations across beef, poultry, and prepared foods. The company’s scale, pricing power, and wide geographic reach help generate consistent cash flow. The stock has a high dividend yield of 9.72%.

Following the company’s Q4 results on March 25, Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer raised his price target on JBS stock to $23 from $22 and kept a Buy rating. He said JBS continues to generate healthy cash flow despite weakness in U.S. beef, supported by its geographically diversified portfolio.

Wall Street’s consensus rating for JBS stock is a Strong Buy based on six Buys. The average analyst price target of $20.67 implies an upside potential of 14.33% from current levels.

2. Starwood Property Trust

Starwood Property Trust is a high-yield commercial mortgage REIT. It is attractive now because it offers a high dividend yield supported by steady interest income, a diversified real‑estate loan portfolio, and a strong history of managing through shifting credit cycles. STWD stock has a dividend yield of 10.53%.

Earlier this year, Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti cut his price target to $21 from $22 but kept an Overweight rating, saying earnings should improve as excess liquidity is deployed despite mixed credit trends and accelerating CRE loan growth.

On TipRanks, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on Starwood Property stock based on four Buys and one Hold assigned in the past three months. Further, the average STWD stock price target of $20.80 per share implies 21.5% upside potential.

3. Copa Holdings

Copa Holdings is one of Latin America’s major airlines. A strong balance sheet, efficient operations, and steady travel demand help the company maintain solid profitability and support a reliable dividend. Copa has a high dividend yield of 5.28%.

Last month, Barclays’ Pablo Monsivais reiterated an Overweight rating on the stock. He lowered the price target, citing elevated volatility and limited visibility on jet‑fuel prices, as the analyst takes a more cautious view of Latin American airlines.

Turning to Wall Street, CPA stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on eight Buys and one Hold assigned in the last three months. At $167.89, the average Copa Holdings stock price target implies upside potential of 41.85%.

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