20 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

13. Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 27

5-Year Rev Growth: 27.89%

Dividend Yield: 5.35%

With significant revenue and dividend growth, Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) makes our list of the 20 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime.

In order to fund fundamental company needs, such as possible debt repayment, Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O), an S&P 500 Retail REIT, priced a $800 million public offering of senior unsecured notes on September 25, 2025. The issue consists of $400 million in 3.95% notes that are due in February 2029 and $400 million in 4.50% notes that are due in February 2033. The notes have a combined period of roughly 5.3 years and an average yield of 4.41%.

After emphasizing Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O)’s European acquisition prospects, improving credit outlook, and expansion through its open-ended fund, UBS maintained its Buy rating and $66 price target on September 15.

Over 15,600 properties are owned and managed by Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O), which serves leading international corporations. It is one of the best stocks to buy.