National Retail Properties, Inc. Stock News

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NNN's traditional buy-and-hold net lease model faces challenges from rising interest rates and tenant credit issues, causing recent underperformance. A creative approach to capital management—selling investment-grade assets and recycling proceeds into higher-yield opportunities—could unlock shareholder value. NNN could also consider share repurchases, leveraging the spread between disposition c...

NNN REIT remains a buy for long-term income investors, thanks to strong fundamentals and a conservative dividend profile despite recent tenant headwinds. Tenant issues with Badcock Furniture and Frisch's Big Boy have weighed on occupancy and share price, but management expects resolution by year-end. NNN's low AFFO payout ratio and ample free cash flow provide flexibility and support for contin...

High-yield dividend stocks, offering 5% or more, provide substantial income and inflation protection, but risk unsustainable payouts if fundamentals are weak.

Net Lease REITs create value by investing at returns above their cost of capital; WACC is a key metric for quality assessment. Top Net Lease REITs like Agree Realty, Essential Properties, Four Corners, VICI, and Realty Income have the most attractive WACCs and investment spreads. High-yield or cheap REITs often have elevated payout ratios and weaker balance sheets, signaling higher risk and pos...

Investors looking for stocks that can produce heaps of passive income are often tempted by ultra-high-yield stocks that offer yields more than triple the market average. Unfortunately, a dividend stock's yield rarely rises to such heights unless investors have good reasons to worry about future cash flows being sufficient to raise the payout further.

Higher-yielding dividend stocks often have a higher risk of a future payment reduction. Because many of these companies either have weak financial profiles or growth prospects, investors need to tread carefully when buying stocks with a higher yield if they're seeking a bankable income stream.

NNN REIT offers stability, high occupancy, and 35 years of dividend growth, making it ideal for income-focused investors seeking passive real estate exposure. The triple net lease structure minimizes landlord responsibilities, while disciplined acquisitions and conservative debt management support long-term resilience. NNN trades at attractive valuations versus peers, with a 5.64% dividend yiel...