Realty Income Stock News

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) nosedived in March 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic spooked investors, creating major uncertainty about the economy. But as the world learned to live with COVID-19, the index eventually recovered and went on to hit numerous new highs in the following years.

I rank a selection of undervalued dividend growth stocks in Dividend Radar and present the top ten stocks for consideration. I use two valuation screens, one based on my fair value estimate, and another comparing each stock's forward dividend yield with its 5-year average dividend yield. To rank stocks, I do a quality assessment and sort candidates by quality scores, breaking ties with addition...

Markets are diverging from the real economy, with stocks nearing highs while economic data shows underlying weakness. Tight credit spreads and surging tech stocks contrast with rising corporate bankruptcies and persistent inflation near 3%. Structural fiscal deficits and a weakening U.S. dollar threaten long-term U.S. market appeal and could push yields higher.

I am upgrading O to a 'strong buy' due to robust investment activity in Europe, healthy dividend growth, and a fortress-like balance sheet. O's aggressive European expansion offers higher cap rates, geographic diversification, and access to cheaper euro-denominated debt, supporting future growth. Management raised 2025 AFFO guidance and investment volume, signaling confidence in ongoing busines...

Realty Income remains an attractive, stable growth REIT, consistently expanding its property portfolio and revenue year over year. Shares are reasonably valued relative to peers, especially on an EV/EBITDA basis, and the company maintains lower leverage than most competitors. Management's increased investment guidance and strong operational diversity across industries and geographies enhance re...

If you're searching for passive income from your investments, dividend stocks can help deliver the goods. Dividend-paying companies share a portion of their profits with shareholders, typically quarterly, although some pay out monthly dividends.

While the December 2024 interest rate cut of 25 basis points may be the last until at least September, it is an excellent bet that the federal funds rate will be lower than today's effective rate of 4.23%, which is already below the long-term average of 4.61%.

Dividend stocks can be great long-term investments. Many top dividend payers have long histories of increasing their payouts and delivering above-average total returns.