How many dividends has Realty Income declared?

Since our founding, we have declared 646 consecutive monthly dividends and are a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ® index for having increased our dividend for the last 25 consecutive years. Realty Income believes in transparency.

Is Realty Income a good income stock?

Since it went public in 1994, Realty Income has provided a 13.9% compounded average annual total return to shareholders. Due to its size, I don't expect this level of growth or returns every year, but there is a lot to like about this company and that is why it is a popular income stock for many investors.

Is Realty Income a good investment?

The monthly dividend payment makes Realty Income an attractive option for income investors since it pays just as often as a money market fund pays. Of course, a money market fund has less risk, but it does have one big risk which is that the yield could suddenly drop when the Federal Reserve starts to lower interest rates.