While the massive surge of artificial intelligence and mega-cap technology stocks over the past two years has driven the stock market to record highs, one sector that has always been a favorite of growth and income investors has languished and underperformed the S&P 500 by a stunning 21 points. History shows us that when this happens, the healthcare sector has outperformed in a big way at some point over the next year.
We decided to screen the top healthcare companies in our 24/7 Wall St. research database, looking for stocks that pay big and dependable dividends and have room to move substantially higher in 2025. Four companies look like outstanding ideas now, and all are Buy-rated by some of the top firms on Wall Street.
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