STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$3.09
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$3.16
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
5.22%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
5.11%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 15, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 28, 2025
4.72 %
298.20
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2025 | 0.27 | Nov 28, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 0.27 | Oct 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Sep 09, 2025 | 0.27 | Oct 01, 2025 | Oct 01, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 0.269 | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jul 08, 2025 | 0.269 | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 0.269 | Jul 01, 2025 | Jul 01, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | 0.269 | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Apr 08, 2025 | 0.269 | May 01, 2025 | May 01, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 0.269 | Apr 01, 2025 | Apr 01, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0.268 | Mar 03, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 0.264 | Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 0.264 | Jan 02, 2025 | Jan 02, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Nov 08, 2024 | 0.264 | Dec 02, 2024 | Dec 02, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Oct 08, 2024 | 0.264 | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 0.264 | Oct 01, 2024 | Oct 01, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 0.263 | Sep 03, 2024 | Sep 03, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Jul 09, 2024 | 0.263 | Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 0.263 | Jul 01, 2024 | Jul 01, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | 0.263 | Jun 03, 2024 | Jun 03, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Apr 09, 2024 | 0.257 | Apr 30, 2024 | May 01, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 0.257 | Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 01, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 0.257 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 01, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Jan 09, 2024 | 0.257 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 0.257 | Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 02, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Nov 08, 2023 | 0.256 | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 01, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | 0.256 | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 01, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | 1032:1000 | +0.60% | +0.25% |
| Jan 03, 2005 | 2:1 | -0.65% | -0.91% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Realty Income Corporation (O) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Realty Income Corporation is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is O's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. O's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 5.22.
When did O last pay a dividend?
O last paid dividends on 2025-12-15, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-28.
When was the last time O stock split?
O stock split took place on 15-11-2021.
How did O's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Nov 15, 2021, when Realty Income Corporation went through a 1032:1000 split leaving the shareholder with 1032 share(s) who previously owned 1000 O share(s).