10 Best Passive Income Stocks to Buy Now

5. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 69

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) is among the best dividend stocks for passive income. On June 17, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.62 per share, which was consistent with its previous dividend. Overall, it has raised its payouts for 16 consecutive years and has delivered uninterrupted payouts for 93 years in a row. The stock offers a dividend yield of 5.2%, as of July 10.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY)’s cash position remained strong in the first quarter of 2025. The company ended the quarter with $10.8 billion available in cash and cash equivalents, up from $10.3 billion at the end of December 2024. Its Q1 revenue of $11.2 billion, though down by 5.6% on a YoY basis, beat analyst estimates by $494.6 million.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) is an American multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in developing and delivering innovative medicines. The stock has surged by 16% in the past 12 months.