Realty Income Achieves 5.8% Yield with 56 Years of Consecutive Dividends
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Yahoo Finance
- Stable Dividend History: Realty Income boasts over 56 years of dividend payments, having declared 666 consecutive monthly dividends, which reflects its strong cash flow and sound management, thereby enhancing investor confidence.
- Strong Financial Performance: In Q3 2025, Realty Income reported adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $1.08 per share and total revenue of $1.47 billion, an 11% year-over-year increase, indicating success in global investment activities that further solidify its market position.
- Diversified Portfolio: The company has over 15,500 properties leased to more than 1,600 clients across various industries, ensuring stable income sources, with no single tenant accounting for more than 3.3% of its annualized base rent.
- High Rent Recapture Rate: Realty Income achieved a rent recapture rate of 103.5%, and through a net lease structure where tenants cover operating expenses, it ensures predictable cash flow that supports its ongoing dividend payments.
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Analyst Views on O
Wall Street analysts forecast O stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for O is 62.28 USD with a low forecast of 60.00 USD and a high forecast of 67.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 56.670
Low
60.00
Averages
62.28
High
67.50
Current: 56.670
Low
60.00
Averages
62.28
High
67.50
About O
Realty Income Corporation is a real estate investment trust. The Company is engaged in acquiring and managing freestanding commercial properties that generate rental revenue under long-term net lease agreements with its commercial clients. It is engaged in a single business activity, which is the leasing of property to clients, generally on a net basis. That business activity spans various geographic boundaries and includes property types and clients engaged in various industries. The Company owns or holds interests in approximately 15,621 properties located in all 50 United States (U.S.) states, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain with clients doing business in 89 industries. Its property types include retail, industrial, gaming and others, such as agriculture and office. Its primary industry concentrations include grocery stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, home improvement, restaurants-quick service and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
