Core Alternative Capital Trims Stake in Realty Income Corporation $O

Core Alternative Capital decreased its position in Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) by 12.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 74,965 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 10,821 shares during the quarter. Core Alternative Capital’s holdings in Realty Income were worth $4,552,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of O. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Realty Income in the second quarter valued at $676,500,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Realty Income by 2.5% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 146,136,211 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $8,418,907,000 after acquiring an additional 3,624,852 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Realty Income by 8.3% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 26,979,134 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $1,548,687,000 after acquiring an additional 2,058,031 shares during the last quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group grew its holdings in Realty Income by 420.0% in the second quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group now owns 2,139,550 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $123,259,000 after purchasing an additional 1,728,082 shares during the period. Finally, ABN Amro Investment Solutions purchased a new stake in Realty Income in the second quarter valued at approximately $70,939,000. 70.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Realty Income News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts say a Fed rate-cut cycle in 2026 could lift dividend REIT valuations, and Realty Income is named among dividend names that would likely rerate if rates fall — a direct tailwind for O’s yield and NAV multiple. 2 Dividend Stocks that Could Run if the Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: A Motley Fool piece argues Realty Income has “opened up another avenue for growth,” pointing to strategic initiatives that could broaden cash‑flow and reduce single-channel risk — bolstering medium‑term growth expectations. Where Will Realty Income Stock Be in 1 Year?
• Positive Sentiment: Price‑target and forecast writeups note O’s recent month‑to‑month gains and reiterate its role as a staple for income portfolios, emphasizing the ~5.3–5.5% yield and steady dividend track record. Realty Income (NYSE: O) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2026-2030 (February 2026)
• Neutral Sentiment: Realty Income declared its monthly dividend with the upcoming payment date noted (investors receive steady cash flow from the REIT’s monthly payout). Realty Income to pay dividends on January 23; Here’s how much 100 O shares will earn
• Neutral Sentiment: Opinion pieces review whether O’s ~5.5% yield is sustainable, offering checklists on lease diversification and balance‑sheet metrics — helpful due diligence but not a clear buy/sell signal by itself. Is Realty Income’s 5.5% Yield Safe? A Beginner’s Checklist
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes elevated user interest in O, signaling increased retail/analyst attention which can amplify moves in either direction. Realty Income Corporation (O) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Negative Sentiment: Credit‑rating risk is highlighted in commentary about the “BBB cliff” — if leverage or earnings deteriorate, rating pressure could raise borrowing costs and compress distributable cash flow. Why Realty Income Sits Several Notches Above The BBB Cliff—And Why That Cliff Still Matters

Realty Income Price Performance

O opened at $60.90 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $56.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 56.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.88 and a beta of 0.80. Realty Income Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $50.71 and a fifty-two week high of $61.95. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $58.02 and its 200 day moving average price is $58.31. The company has a quick ratio of 1.53, a current ratio of 1.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72.

Realty Income (NYSE:O) last issued its earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The real estate investment trust reported $1.08 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.07 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $1.47 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.35 billion. Realty Income had a return on equity of 2.45% and a net margin of 17.17%.Realty Income’s quarterly revenue was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.05 earnings per share. Realty Income has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.250-4.270 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Realty Income Corporation will post 4.19 earnings per share for the current year.

Realty Income Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 13th. Investors of record on Friday, January 30th will be issued a $0.27 dividend. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 30th. Realty Income’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 300.00%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently commented on O shares. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on Realty Income from $62.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed an “underweight” rating and issued a $61.00 price objective on shares of Realty Income in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on Realty Income from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Realty Income in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Barclays upped their price objective on Realty Income from $63.00 to $64.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Realty Income has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $62.71.

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.