Realty Income Expected Dividend Increase for 2024
A look at Realty Income's dividend
Realty Income paid a total of $2.1 billion in dividends in 2023, marking a 16.5% increase from the previous year. Since its public listing in 1994, the REIT has paid out nearly $13 billion to investors.
On a per-share basis, the dividend rose by 2.8%, reaching an annualized rate of $3.078. However, due to issuing new shares to fund real estate investments, the outstanding shares increased by 13.2%.
- The $9.3 billion all-stock acquisition of Spirit Realty is expected to drive further growth in outstanding shares.
- Realty Income made cash distributions of $636.5 million to investors in the first quarter of 2024.
With a goal of increasing the per-share rate and making strategic investments, the REIT is likely to pay out more than $2.5 billion in dividends this year.
A dividend-paying machine
If you seek a steadily rising monthly income stream, investing in Realty Income might be a wise choice. The stock is poised to offer a higher dividend this year, making it an attractive option for income-seeking investors.
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