Realty Income Maintains Dividend Streak Despite Analyst Caution and Retail Optimism
Realty Income (O) has declared its 667th consecutive monthly dividend and maintains a 31-year streak of increases, earning it S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat status. While retail investors show strong bullish sentiment, 67% of analysts rate it as Hold or lower, despite shares trading near 52-week highs. The company's AFFO payout ratio supports dividend safety despite a high GAAP payout ratio.
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