Realty Income Announces 131st Consecutive Monthly Dividend Increase

Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) is one of the best stocks for a dividend stock portfolio. On June 10, the company announced a slight increase in its monthly cash dividend on common stock, raising it from $0.2685 to $0.2690 per share.

This dividend will be paid on July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2025. The adjustment brings the annualized dividend to $3.228 per share, up from $3.222.

Sumit Roy, Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O)'s President and Chief Executive Officer, made the following comment:

"The quality and diversification of Realty Income's portfolio allows us to provide investors reliable monthly dividends that increase over time. I'm pleased to share that today's declaration marks the 131^st dividend increase since our NYSE listing 30 years ago. During times of market uncertainty, Realty Income remains committed to delivering investors predictable income streams."

A member of the S&P index and the S&P Dividend Aristocrats index, Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) was founded in 1969 and owns a diversified portfolio of over 15,600 commercial properties across all 50 US states, the U.K., and six additional European countries as of March 31, 2025. The company is recognized for its consistent monthly dividends, having declared 660 in a row, with annual increases for the past 30 years.

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