Jupiter Topco LLC Purchases New Holdings in Realty Income Corporation $O

Jupiter Topco LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund acquired 212,783 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $13,185,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. EFG International AG acquired a new position in shares of Realty Income in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Dunhill Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Realty Income during the second quarter worth approximately $27,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Realty Income by 257.1% during the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 500 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 360 shares in the last quarter. Quattro Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Realty Income in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Sankala Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Realty Income in the fourth quarter worth $32,000. 70.81% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have commented on O shares. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Realty Income from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Realty Income from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Realty Income from $64.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on Realty Income from $71.00 to $70.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $70.75 price objective on Realty Income in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. One equities 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 issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $67.42.

Realty Income Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NYSE:O opened at $62.03 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $63.31 and its two-hundred day moving average is $63.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 5.88 and a current ratio of 5.88. Realty Income Corporation has a 1-year low of $55.86 and a 1-year high of $67.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $58.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.40 and a beta of 0.71.

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

Realty Income Dividend Announcement

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

More Realty Income News

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

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.