When ultrasafe Treasury yields rise, shares of slow but steady dividend growth stocks lose some of their luster. As a result of rising Treasury yields, shares of W.P. Carey and Realty Income have fallen enough that they offer an average yield above 6% at recent prices.

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.

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.