Medtronic ( MDT -0.99%) and Abbott Laboratories ( ABT -1.91%) are two such examples in the healthcare industry. Both are leading medical device giants that should continue paying dividends for a long time. Let me explain.

In today’s article, I will present you with my top three dividend-paying buy-and-hold companies for 2025, which can help you to combine income and growth.

With this in mind, here are four stocks that are set to turn ex-dividend in March 2025. First on the list is Castrol India. The company has declared a dividend payment of Rs 9.5 or 190% on a face value of Rs 5. The record date for the same is 18 March 2025.

Dividend investors don't buy shares of companies hoping they will suspend their payouts soon. The longer a corporation maintains its dividend program, the more attractive it is to income seekers, all else being equal.

Investors love dividend stocks because they provide dependable passive income streams and an excellent opportunity for solid total return. Total return includes interest, capital gains, dividends, and distributions realized over time.