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.

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

If you're worried about having enough passive income to maintain your lifestyle during retirement, you're not alone. Having to spend more just to maintain their current standard of living is a constant concern for most families.

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

Three high-octane income stocks -- sporting an average yield of 7.93% -- can fatten investors' pocketbooks in the new year.