Zacks Investment Research
Realty Income Trades at a Discount: Time to Buy or Hold the Stock?
Realty Income trades at a discount to peers with strong occupancy (98.8%) and a 31-year dividend growth streak, but faces headwinds from modest organic rental growth (1.2%) and rising interest rates that compress investment spreads. The company raised 2026 guidance to $10B in investments and $4.44-$4.45 AFFO per share, though analysts have downgraded earnings estimates recently. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.
