2 Dividend Stocks Built To Hold Up When Markets Don't

The S&P 500 has advanced for the past three calendar years and continues to march higher in 2026, even reaching record levels. But this isn't without interruption, particularly in recent months.

So, what's an investor to do in such a situation? It's the perfect time to load up on dividend stocks, or companies that pay shareholders just for owning the stock.

But which dividend stocks to choose? The perfect place to start is with the list of Dividend Kings, companies that have lifted their dividend payments for at least the past 50 consecutive years. With this in mind, let's check out two dividend stocks built to hold up when markets don't.

This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.