Analysis identifies five high-yield dividend stocks (5%-7%) as August bargains, including Altria and Comcast, following earnings misses or weak guidance.

The analysis suggests these stocks, which also include Pfizer, present compelling entry points for income investors. Altria (MO) offers a 6.24% dividend and dipped after its Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.48 missed expectations, though revenue slightly beat forecasts. Comcast (CMCSA) pays a 5.37% dividend and saw shares hit 52-week lows due to broadband subscriber losses, despite beating Q1 and Q2 estimates. All five stocks hold a "Buy" rating from top Wall Street firms, with UBS rating Altria a Buy with a $79 target and Rosenblatt rating Comcast a Buy with a $31 target. The report notes that potential interest rate hikes as early as September make quality, dipped stocks attractive.