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    Does Realty Income’s 133rd Dividend Raise Signal Durable Cash Flows or Limited Reinvestment Options for O?

    Simply Wall St·12/12/2025 01:23:07
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    • Earlier this month, Realty Income Corporation declared a small increase in its monthly cash dividend to US$0.2700 per share, payable on January 15, 2026, for shareholders of record on December 31, 2025, lifting the annualized payout to US$3.240 per share.
    • This 133rd dividend increase since its 1994 NYSE listing reinforces Realty Income’s reputation as “The Monthly Dividend Company” and underlines management’s confidence in the REIT’s recurring cash flows.
    • Next, we’ll examine how this latest dividend bump influences Realty Income’s investment narrative around dependable, necessity-based cash flows and long-term income growth.

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    Realty Income Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Realty Income, you need to believe its globally diversified, net lease portfolio can keep producing stable, necessity-based rent streams that support a growing monthly dividend. This latest, very small dividend increase does not materially change the near term story, where the key catalyst is continued accretive acquisitions and the biggest current risk is execution and returns on newer international and non retail investments.

    What stands out most alongside this dividend bump is Realty Income’s ongoing push into Europe and other verticals like gaming and data centers, backed by roughly US$6.0 billion of planned investments this year. That growth pipeline remains a core driver for future cash flow, but it also amplifies the importance of careful underwriting abroad as competition for net lease assets intensifies.

    Yet even with the dependable monthly income, investors should be aware that rising European exposure could leave returns more sensitive to...

    Read the full narrative on Realty Income (it's free!)

    Realty Income's narrative projects $6.2 billion revenue and $1.6 billion earnings by 2028. This requires 4.1% yearly revenue growth and an earnings increase of about $700 million from $908.1 million today.

    Uncover how Realty Income's forecasts yield a $63.38 fair value, a 11% upside to its current price.

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    Seventeen members of the Simply Wall St Community currently see Realty Income’s fair value anywhere between US$56 and about US$97 per share, reflecting very different expectations. As you weigh those views, remember that the company’s growing reliance on international expansion and newer asset types could meaningfully influence how its performance unfolds over time.

    Explore 17 other fair value estimates on Realty Income - why the stock might be worth just $56.00!

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.