Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.50
Realty Income Corporation (O) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
27 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
27 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.0% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$3.50
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M13
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak27 years
3Y CAGR5.5%
5Y CAGR5.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return23.6%
5Y Total Return40.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,03510Y ago$16,76120Y ago$50,581
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Realty Income Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
O has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.5% and 5-year CAGR of 5.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, O returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 40.3%, with dividends contributing 26.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,761 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.34
Avg/Payment$0.2672
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.2700 | — | 4.82% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.2700 | — | 5.28% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.2700 | ↑ +0.2% | 5.72% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.2695 | — | 5.58% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.2695 | — | 5.54% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2695 | ↑ +0.2% | 5.30% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.2690 | — | 5.54% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.2690 | — | 5.64% | Aug 15, 2025 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Net Lease Retail REITs
Div Yield
—
—
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
27Y
5.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
#4 of 4
Annual Dividend History
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.54 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $3.49 | 21.5% | 13 | $1.17 | 298.0% | 0.34x | 6.0% |
| 2024 | $2.87 | -6.2% | 11 | $0.98 | 292.8% | 0.34x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $3.06 | 3.0% | 12 | $1.26 | 242.8% | 0.41x | 5.3% |
| 2022 | $2.97 | 7.0% | 12 | $1.42 | 209.1% | 0.48x | 5.1% |
| 2021 | $2.77 | 2.1% | 12 | $0.87 | 318.9% | 0.31x | 4.8% |
| 2020 | $2.72 | 3.1% | 12 | $1.14 | 238.3% | 0.42x | 4.7% |
| 2019 | $2.64 | 3.0% | 12 | $1.38 | 191.0% | 0.52x | 4.5% |
| 2018 | $2.56 | 4.0% | 12 | $1.26 | 203.2% | 0.49x | 4.4% |
| 2017 | $2.46 | 5.6% | 12 | $1.10 | 223.8% | 0.45x | 4.2% |
See O's True Return
Price is only half the story. See total return with reinvested dividends.
Launch CalculatorIs O Undervalued?
See our Bear / Base / Bull DCF models and intrinsic value estimates.
View ValuationCompare O vs WELL
See how O stacks up against sector leader Welltower Inc..
Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does O pay per share?
Realty Income Corporation (O) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is O's next ex-dividend date?
O's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. O typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is O's dividend safe?
O's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 27 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is O a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Realty Income Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 27 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does O pay dividends?
Realty Income Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.50 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in O grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in O five years ago would be worth approximately $14,035 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is O's yield on cost for long-term holders?
O's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.