A recent article highlights Realty Income (O), Coca-Cola (KO), and Procter & Gamble (PG) as solid defensive dividend plays to offset inflation and market volatility. Realty Income (O): They pay a monthly dividend and currently yield 6%. It is a massive REIT with over 15,000 properties, mostly leased to big retail chains like Walmart and Home Depot. They have paid dividends for over 56 years straight. Coca-Cola (KO): The stock is up 32% over the last year. The yield is down to 2.5% because of the recent price run-up, but they just reported a 7% sales increase in Q2. They have a 64-year streak of raising their payouts. Procter & Gamble (PG): Sitting at a 3% yield with 70 years of dividend hikes. They are a slow grower, showing a 3% sales increase for fiscal 2026, but their consumer products are essentials so sales hold up well despite inflation.