3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold Forever

2026-01-11 04:50:00 ET

Dividend investing isn't inherently superior to other styles, as each has its own aims and goals. However, there is something to be said about dividend stocks: Over the long run, they outperform their non-dividend-paying peers by a mile. That's why every long-term investor should consider adding at least a couple of dividend payers to their portfolios, even if they are more focused on high-growth stocks.

With that in mind, let's consider three dividend stocks to buy this year and stick with for good: Visa (NYSE: V) , Novartis (NYSE: NVS) , and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) .

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