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O dividend safety score
Realty Income Corporation · Real Estate
O scores 55/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated October 29, 2026.
Realty Income Corporation (O) has a solid dividend yield of 5.91%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 55 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate.
- Safety rank: #68 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Every month
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 30, 2026 (estimated)
O dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.49 | +21.5% |
| 2024 | $2.87 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How O compares
| O | Real Estate avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 55 | 34 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 5.91% | 13.78% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 25 Real Estate stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming O dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 30, 2026 | $0.2715 |
| ~Dec 31, 2026 | $0.2715 |
| ~Jan 31, 2027 | $0.2715 |
| ~Mar 3, 2027 | $0.2715 |
Estimates based on O's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would O pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $59 | $5 |
| $10,000 | $591 | $49 |
| $50,000 | $2,954 | $246 |
| $100,000 | $5,909 | $492 |
To earn $1,000 a month from O at today's yield you would need about $203,094 invested, roughly 3,622 shares.
Based on the current yield of 5.91%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent O dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $0.2715 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $0.2715 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $0.2710 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.2710 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.2710 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.2705 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.2705 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.2705 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.2700 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.2700 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.2700 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.2695 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
O dividend FAQ
Is the O dividend safe?
Realty Income Corporation has a dividend safety score of 55 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the O dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for O is about 5.91%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does O pay dividends?
Realty Income Corporation pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in O earn in dividends?
At a yield of 5.91%, $10,000 invested in O would pay about $591 a year, or roughly $49 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next O ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for O is expected around November 30, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.