With interest rates remaining uncertain and market volatility lingering into the second half of 2025, dividend stocks are becoming ever more popular among investors looking to generate some passive income.
Below, we highlight the top 3 dividend stocks most likely to deliver consistent performance and showcase potential upside through the remainder of the year.
Sirius
Although it has seen its stock go down almost 28% this year, Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) still has a compelling 4.7% dividend yield.
Trying to compete with giants like Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), the broadcasting company is now adjusting its prices and investing in high-profile exclusive content. Accordingly, its annual dividend payments are expected to total just $364 million this year.
With that in mind, it’s hardly surprising that Warren Buffett’s investment firm Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) bought about $106 million worth of its stock this month.
Coca-Cola
Another of Buffett’s favorites, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) keeps outperforming its consumer staples competitors thanks to its diverse product portfolio and strategic investments.
In Q2 2025, the company delivered $12.6 billion in revenue, while its operating income surged by 63%.
Coca-Cola also boasts 63 consecutive years of dividend increases, making it one of the most consistent Dividend Kings in the market. As of now, it offers a dividend yield of 2.96%.
Realty Income
Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a stand-out among real estate investment trusts (REITs) thanks to its dependable income stream. Moreover, as a REIT, the company is incentivized to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to shareholders to avoid corporate tax.
Indeed, Realty Income has delivered monthly dividends for over 30 years, increasing its annual payout at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate. Currently, it has a dividend yield of 5.6%.
In 2024, it generated $4.19 in adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share, while distributing $3.13 per share in dividends, suggesting its current model still has room to grow.
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