Invest in These 3 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks Before the Next Downturn

Three rock-solid dividend stocks to buy before a downturn are The Williams Companies (WMB), Kinder Morgan (KMI), and Main Street Capital (MAIN). These stocks have a yield of at least 2.4%, high total returns over the past decade, and growth in revenue and cash flow. Williams has 33,000 miles of natural gas pipelines and has grown its adjusted EBITDA for 13 consecutive years. Kinder Morgan has over 79,000 miles of pipelines and has raised its dividend for nine consecutive years. Main Street Capital is a lesser-known stock with a yield of 7.4% and has grown its dividend for 11 consecutive years.