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.

TipRanks' analyst ranking service reveals three dividend-paying stocks, including Ares Capital and ConocoPhillips.

Dividend stocks provide income, even amid market sell-offs, and can hedge against inflation in 2025. Learn about 3 top dividend stocks for 2025.

When it comes to dividend investing, there are two basic paths you can take. You could seek out businesses that are raising their payouts at a rapid pace, but these stocks tend to offer low yields. The other basic option available to dividend investors is to buy stocks with really high yields.

These four large-cap dividend stocks offer value, upside potential, and strong dividend coverage. They are top picks for the coming year.

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

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.