UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Buys 10,307,948 Shares of Realty Income Corporation $O

UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its holdings in Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) by 22,051.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 10,354,693 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after acquiring an additional 10,307,948 shares during the quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC owned 1.09% of Realty Income worth $641,577,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Danske Bank A S increased its stake in shares of Realty Income by 20.3% in the fourth quarter. Danske Bank A S now owns 568,121 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $32,025,000 after buying an additional 95,773 shares in the last quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Realty Income by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,323,920 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $130,999,000 after buying an additional 16,546 shares during the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Realty Income by 5.4% in the 4th quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,730,032 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $156,458,000 after purchasing an additional 140,685 shares during the period. Keudell Morrison Wealth Management bought a new position in Realty Income during the fourth quarter worth about $1,037,000. Finally, Bison Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Realty Income in the 4th quarter valued at $571,000. Institutional investors own 70.81% of the company’s stock.

Realty Income Trading Up 0.4%

Realty Income stock opened at $62.03 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 5.88 and a current ratio of 5.88. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $63.31 and a 200 day simple moving average of $63.16. The stock has a market capitalization of $58.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.28, a PEG ratio of 4.40 and a beta of 0.71. Realty Income Corporation has a 52 week low of $55.86 and a 52 week high of $67.93.

Realty Income (NYSE:O) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $1.09. The business had revenue of $1.55 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.40 billion. Realty Income had a return on equity of 3.12% and a net margin of 20.93%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.05 EPS. Realty Income has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.440-4.450 EPS. Analysts expect that Realty Income Corporation will post 4.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Realty Income Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

O has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on Realty Income from $64.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $70.75 price target on Realty Income in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on Realty Income from $71.00 to $70.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Mizuho dropped their target price on Realty Income from $68.00 to $66.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Realty Income from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. One research 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 given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Realty Income presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $67.42.

Key Stories Impacting Realty Income

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

• Positive Sentiment: Falling bond yields could improve the appeal of Realty Income’s dividend yield relative to fixed-income alternatives. The company’s diversified net-lease portfolio and monthly distributions make it a potential beneficiary of renewed REIT demand. Could Falling Yields Make REIT Stocks Worth a Second Look?
• Positive Sentiment: Realty Income’s rising adjusted funds from operations, high occupancy and expansion into data centers are cited as support for continued dividend durability, even though payout growth is measured. Realty Income’s Dividend Growth Stays Durable: Should You Buy or Hold?
• Positive Sentiment: Several income-focused articles continue to present Realty Income as a dependable monthly dividend payer and a high-quality REIT for long-term investors, potentially supporting demand from retirees and yield-oriented shareholders. Realty Income: The Best REIT To Own
• Positive Sentiment: Options-writing strategies may offer investors a way to enhance income from Realty Income shares, although this is an investment approach rather than a change to the company’s fundamentals. Realty Income: Long-Term Income Name ‘Enhanced’ Via Options Writing
• Neutral Sentiment: Realty Income’s ordinary-income distributions can create a relatively high tax burden in taxable accounts, making the stock potentially more attractive in tax-advantaged accounts such as Roth IRAs. These 5 Dividend Stocks Lose the Most to Taxes Outside a Roth
• Negative Sentiment: Critics argue that Realty Income’s acquisitions and broader business expansion have not accelerated growth enough, while Lamar Advertising is viewed as having stronger acquisition execution. Lamar’s Acquisition Prowess Outshines Realty Income
• Negative Sentiment: Other commentary suggests investors may find better five-year total-return potential in VICI Properties, increasing competitive pressure on Realty Income among high-yield REITs. Prediction: This High-Yield Dividend Stock Will Outperform Realty Income Over the Next 5 Years

About Realty Income

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.