The final four dividend stocks to buy and hold in 2025 are a mixed assortment. The common denominators between these stocks include that they have solid businesses built for the long term and they all pay juicy dividends.

As the U.S. stock market rebounds from a sluggish start to 2025, with major indices snapping losing streaks, investors are keenly observing opportunities that offer stability and income potential amidst fluctuating conditions.

In 2024, dividend stocks fell short of investor expectations, largely due to the continuing AI boom and a heightened interest in technology stocks.

Some prominent healthcare and consumer stocks have fallen out of favor with the market, so now is the time to pounce on some great deals.

If you have a few hundred dollars that you don't need for reducing debt or covering other living expenses, there are solid companies offering tempting dividend yields right now. Realty Income (NYSE: O),

It's challenging to find dividend-paying stocks with attractive growth prospects. That's because a company should have enough free cash flow (FCF) to support business opportunities and pay dividends.

Explore the importance of diversification in your investment portfolio. I discuss two of my largest non-REIT dividend investments.