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The market is expected to be very volatile in 2025, and investors may want to consider adding some dividend stocks to help stabilize market fluctuations. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 index rose and set a new high. However, concerns surrounding inflation and President Donald Trump's policies have already caused considerable market volatility this year. In January, tech stocks were also hit due to concerns over the DeepSeek AI model.

Typically, stocks with stable dividends are seen as a 'bulwark' during volatile times, as their income can cushion the impact of falling stock prices. Companies classified as 'dividend aristocrats' (those that have increased dividends for at least 25 consecutive years) are even more attractive. CNBC Pro has selected stocks that not only have a history of dividend growth but also possess upside potential for the future, based on recommendations from Wall Street analysts. The following stocks belong to the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL), with at least 51% of analysts giving them a buy rating and having upside potential exceeding 10%. These stocks also have a higher dividend yield than the S&P 500's 1.24%.