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.

Hershey (NYSE: HSY) isn't normally viewed as a high-yield stock, but its dividend yield of 3.2% today is near its highest level ever. Investors can still easily find higher yields on Wall Street. Here's what's going on and why you might want to buy Hershey right now.

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.

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

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

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.