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.

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.

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.