O Realty Income Corporation
Real Estate · REIT - Retail
57.26
+0.58%
About the company
Realty Income Corporation, an S&P 500 company, is real estate partner to the world's leading companies. Founded in 1969, they serve their clients as a full-service real estate capital provider. As of June 30, 2026, they have a portfolio of over 15,500 properties in all 50 U.S. states, the U.K., and eight other countries in Europe. They are known as (The Monthly Dividend Company) and have a mission to invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. Since their founding, they have declared 676 consecutive monthly dividends and are a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index for having increased dividend for over 31 consecutive years. Realty Income Corporation was founded in 1969 and was incorporated in Maryland.
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Dividend deep dive
Realty Income (O) is a prominent REIT in the retail sector. The company currently offers a dividend yield of 4.95%, which is slightly below its 5-year average yield of 5.03%. This positions its current yield within the fair range of its 5-year band, which spans from a low of 4.2% to a high of 5.62%. Realty Income holds a "safe" dividend safety status and is recognized as a Dividend Champion for its consistent payment history. It has a market capitalization of USD 59.04 billion.
Dividend history
Realty Income has a long history of dividend increases, boasting a 28-year streak as a Dividend Champion. The company pays dividends monthly. Over the past three years, the dividend has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.75%. Looking at a five-year horizon, the CAGR stands at 3.48%. Annual dividends have steadily increased from USD 2.1279 in 2014 to USD 2.7209 in 2020, and further to USD 3.072 in 2023, with a projected USD 3.228 for 2025. This consistent growth profile demonstrates a commitment to shareholder returns.
Dividend safety
The safety of Realty Income's dividend can be assessed through its FFO payout ratio, which stands at 85.78%. For REITs, FFO is a key measure for dividend coverage.
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