How Realty Income Corporation (O) Ensures Reliable Payouts Among the Safest Monthly Dividend Stocks

Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) is included among the 10 Safest Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy.

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Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) is an American real estate investment trust that specializes in single-tenant commercial properties. The company operates under a triple-net lease structure, where tenants cover property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. This arrangement allows businesses to secure longer and often more affordable lease terms.

With a market cap of around $54 billion, Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) is the largest net lease landlord in the U.S., owning over 15,600 properties, most of which are retail locations. Its massive scale gives it advantages like easier access to capital and the ability to execute large transactions, though it also makes meaningful growth slower as significant investments are needed to move the needle. For conservative investors, however, it remains a leading high-yield stock.

On September 9, Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) announced a 0.2% increase in its monthly dividend to $0.2695 per share, marking its 132nd dividend raise since going public in 1994. The company offers a monthly dividend of $0.2695 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.43%, as of September 23.

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