WealthShield Partners LLC Takes Position in Realty Income Corporation $O

WealthShield Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund bought 30,908 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $1,923,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in Realty Income by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 150,415,287 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $8,478,910,000 after acquiring an additional 684,949 shares during the period. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Realty Income during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $6,997,219,000. State Street Corp raised its holdings in shares of Realty Income by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 63,559,987 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $3,599,676,000 after purchasing an additional 531,095 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Realty Income by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 29,206,196 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $1,655,991,000 after purchasing an additional 793,100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted its stake in Realty Income by 21.6% in the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 18,291,294 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $1,031,080,000 after purchasing an additional 3,252,091 shares during the last quarter. 70.81% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Realty Income Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:O opened at $62.61 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $63.18 and its 200-day moving average price is $63.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 5.88 and a quick ratio of 5.88. The firm has a market capitalization of $59.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.70, a PEG ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 0.71. Realty Income Corporation has a one year low of $55.86 and a one year high of $67.93.

Realty Income (NYSE:O) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.09. Realty Income had a net margin of 20.93% and a return on equity of 3.12%. The company had revenue of $1.55 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.40 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.05 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Realty Income has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.440-4.450 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Realty Income Corporation will post 4.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Realty Income Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.271 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 31st. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 5.2%. Realty Income’s payout ratio is 237.23%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently commented on O. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Realty Income from $64.00 to $65.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. UBS Group set a $67.00 price objective on shares of Realty Income in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Realty Income from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Barclays lowered their price target on shares of Realty Income from $68.00 to $67.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Evercore set a $68.00 price objective on shares of Realty Income in a research note on Friday, August 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Realty Income presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $67.42.

Key Realty Income News

Here are the key news stories impacting Realty Income this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Realty Income is being highlighted as a leading dividend stock because it combines a roughly 5.2% yield with monthly dividend payments and the potential for continued growth. Why I Think the Best Dividend Stock Isn’t a Tech Name: It’s Realty Income
• Positive Sentiment: Recent articles emphasize Realty Income’s recurring rental income, monthly distributions and suitability for investors seeking dependable passive income. The stock would require comparatively less capital than many equities to generate $1,000 in annual dividends. Passive Income: How Much Would You Need to Invest in Realty Income Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage points to Realty Income’s European expansion as a long-term growth engine, potentially adding diversification and supporting future cash-flow growth alongside its U.S. portfolio. Realty Income: European Growth Engine Backs This Monthly Dividend Payer
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable, with Realty Income receiving an average “Moderate Buy” recommendation. Realty Income Given Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary also says Realty Income has outperformed several retail real estate peers in 2026 and that its latest results support its status as an income-focused pick. The company recently met quarterly earnings expectations and reported strong revenue growth, reinforcing the positive narrative.
• Negative Sentiment: The articles provide little evidence of a new, near-term earnings or operational catalyst. With Realty Income trading at a relatively high earnings multiple, investors may be weighing its attractive income profile against valuation and the typical interest-rate sensitivity of REITs.

Realty Income Company Profile

Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns and manages commercial properties subject primarily to long-term net lease agreements. The company’s business model focuses on generating predictable, contractual rental income by leasing properties to tenants under agreements that typically place responsibility for taxes, insurance and maintenance on the tenant. Realty Income is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and markets itself as a reliable income-oriented REIT.

Realty Income’s portfolio is concentrated in single-tenant, retail and service-oriented properties such as drugstores, convenience stores, dollar and discount retailers, restaurants, and other essential-service businesses.