Realty Income’s Dividend Resilience Faces Interest Rate Headwinds

Realty Income Corporation finds itself navigating a complex financial landscape. The real estate investment trust, celebrated for its extraordinary dividend consistency, continues its remarkable payout streak while confronting significant macroeconomic pressures that have weighed heavily on its share price.

The company, famously branded “The Monthly Dividend Company,” has just distributed its 662nd consecutive monthly dividend. Shareholders received $0.269 per share on September 15, maintaining a record of uninterrupted payments that few companies can match. This distribution translates to an annualized dividend of $3.228 per share, currently yielding between 5.5% and 5.6%.

This dividend reliability stems from strong operational performance. As of the second quarter of 2025, Realty Income reported an impressive portfolio occupancy rate of 98.6% across its vast property holdings exceeding 15,600 assets. Demonstrating confidence Read more...