Realty Income Marks 666 Consecutive Monthly Dividends with $1 Billion Investment in Europe
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Fool
- Consistent Dividend Record: Realty Income has paid dividends for 666 consecutive months, increasing its dividend 133 times since its 1994 NYSE listing, showcasing its strong profitability and stability, which attracts long-term investors.
- European Market Expansion: In Q3 2025, Realty Income's investment in Europe reached $1 billion, accounting for 72% of total investments, indicating the company's active pursuit of high-yield markets to enhance overall investment returns.
- Strong Financial Performance: Realty Income reported $1.47 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, a 10.5% year-over-year increase, while maintaining a 98.7% occupancy rate, demonstrating resilience and stability in uncertain markets.
- Strategic Acquisition Plans: The company aims to enhance its competitiveness in the European market through acquisitions and sale-leaseback strategies, which are expected to provide robust support for future growth.
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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.
