3 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy Before a Downturn
Source: Motley Fool
2026-03-26 11:05:00 ET
Buying dependable dividend stocks is a great way to ride out economic downturns. These stocks may not have meteoric growth, but their steady, above-average dividends make them a safe place to park investments.
The best dividend stocks deliver a yield of at least 2.4%, or double the average S&P 500 dividend. Beyond that, you want to find stocks with high triple-digit total returns over the past decade.
You also want companies whose financials show growth in revenue and cash flow. Three that meet those criteria are The Williams Companies (NYSE: WMB) , Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) and Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) .
Main Street Capital Corporation
NASDAQ: MAIN
MAIN Trading
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MAIN Latest News
April 16, 2026 07:00:00 am
Main Street Announces Preliminary Estimate of First Quarter 2026 Operating ResultsApril 09, 2026 04:15:00 pm
Main Street Announces Completion of $150.0 Million Investment Grade Notes OfferingApril 09, 2026 07:00:00 am
MSC Income Fund Announces First Quarter 2026 Private Loan Portfolio ActivityMAIN Stock Data
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