Exchange Traded Concepts LLC Sells 12,002 Shares of Realty Income Corporation $O

Exchange Traded Concepts LLC cut its stake in Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) by 16.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 61,503 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 12,002 shares during the period. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC’s holdings in Realty Income were worth $3,467,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Stance Capital LLC bought a new stake in Realty Income during the third quarter worth about $27,000. Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Realty Income during the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC increased its position in shares of Realty Income by 586.1% during the 3rd quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC now owns 494 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 422 shares during the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Realty Income during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. lifted its position in Realty Income by 68.7% in the 3rd quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 528 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 215 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.81% of the company’s stock.

Realty Income Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:O opened at $61.16 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $57.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.63 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $63.50 and a 200-day moving average price of $60.14. The company has a current ratio of 1.40, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. Realty Income Corporation has a 12 month low of $50.71 and a 12 month high of $67.93.

Realty Income (NYSE:O) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.08. Realty Income had a return on equity of 2.68% and a net margin of 18.41%.The company had revenue of $1.40 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.40 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.05 earnings per share. Realty Income’s quarterly revenue was up 11.0% on a year-over-year basis. Realty Income has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.380-4.420 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Realty Income Corporation will post 4.19 EPS for the current year.

Realty Income Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be issued a $0.2705 dividend. This is an increase from Realty Income’s previous monthly dividend of $0.27. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 5.3%. Realty Income’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 276.92%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have issued reports on O. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their target price on Realty Income from $60.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on shares of Realty Income from $67.75 to $70.50 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Realty Income from $62.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. Evercore reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of Realty Income in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on shares of Realty Income from $61.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $66.39.

More Realty Income News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Realty Income’s strategic partnership with Apollo (a $1.0B JV for ~500 net-leased retail properties) and euro-linked financing improve capital flexibility and help de-risk the balance sheet, supporting dividend coverage and growth options. The Bull Case For Realty Income (O) Could Change Following New Apollo JV And Euro-Linked Financing
• Positive Sentiment: Sector and dividend-focused coverage highlights REITs (including O) as attractive income plays versus other sectors, reinforcing investor demand from yield-seeking buyers. Looking for Dividends? This Is the Best Sector Now—With Yields of 3.5%.
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest in Realty Income has fallen materially (reported ~16.8% decline), which can reduce downward pressure and signal waning bearish sentiment. Short Interest in Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) Declines By 16.8%
• Neutral Sentiment: The company priced $800M of 4.75% senior unsecured notes due 2033 and executed a $500M USD-to-EUR swap to lock in favorable euro funding — this secures liquidity but modestly increases long-term debt. Realty Income Prices $800 Million Offering of Senior Notes due 2033
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative coverage (Realty Income vs. AGNC) and “how to earn $500/month” pieces keep O on income investors’ radars but mostly repackage yield/valuation arguments rather than new catalysts. Better Dividend Stock: Realty Income vs. AGNC
• Negative Sentiment: Price weakness: several outlets note O has fallen ~9–9.5% over the month amid geopolitical tensions and rate fears — short-term sentiment and macro rate concerns are the primary drivers of the pullback. Realty Income Drops 9.5% in a Month: Is It a Buying Opportunity Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation write-ups point out the share decline despite steady fundamentals, which can amplify short-term volatility if macro/rate sentiment remains weak. A Look At Realty Income (O) Valuation As Shares Fall Despite Steady Dividend Appeal

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.