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Realty Income (O) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$61.76 +0.27 (+0.43%)
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Realty Income - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
7
Buy
9

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Realty Income in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for O.

Consensus Price Target

$67.36
9.06% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Realty Income, the average price target is $67.36. The highest price target for O is $70.75, while the lowest price target for O is $61.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.06% from the current price of $61.77.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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O Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
1 Month Ago
8/4/25 to 8/4/26
3 Months Ago
6/5/25 to 6/5/26
1 Year Ago
9/3/24 to 9/3/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$67.36$67.11$67.46$62.00
Forecasted Upside9.06% Upside6.55% Upside10.78% Upside7.00% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldHoldHold

O Analyst Recommendations By Month

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O Price Targets by Month

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Realty Income Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRealty IncomeReal Estate CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.53
2.32
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.48% Upside39.15% Upside14.07% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/1/2026
John Kilichowski
John Kilichowski
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$65.00 ➝ $64.00+4.30%
8/20/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
8/7/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$68.00+8.23%
8/7/2026Lower TargetOutperform$71.00 ➝ $70.00+11.97%
7/22/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$68.00 ➝ $67.00+3.15%
7/15/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform$70.00+9.60%
7/6/2026Boost TargetNeutral$64.00 ➝ $65.00+1.94%
6/30/2026 Set Target$70.75+12.30%
6/18/2026 Set Target$67.00+10.50%
6/18/2026Lower TargetSector Outperform$72.00 ➝ $67.00+10.57%
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6/1/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$75.00 ➝ $69.00+12.55%
5/13/2026Lower TargetNeutral$68.00 ➝ $66.00+5.57%
5/11/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
4/27/2026 Set Target$67.00+5.92%
3/2/2026Set Target$69.00+2.36%
2/27/2026Boost TargetNeutral$60.00 ➝ $68.00+1.17%
1/20/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$69.00+12.32%
12/18/2025Reiterated RatingNeutralUnderweight$61.00+5.60%
7/14/2025DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform
5/7/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral$61.00 ➝ $61.00+6.85%
2/25/2025DowngradeOutperformNeutral$61.00+6.50%

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Should I Buy Realty Income Stock? O Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Realty Income pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Realty Income
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Realty Income Co.:

  • Realty Income Co. offers a compelling income opportunity with a current dividend yield of 5.25%, which is attractive for investors seeking regular cash flow. The company recently declared a monthly dividend of $0.271 per share, payable on September 15, 2026, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable monthly payer that has maintained consecutive monthly dividends throughout its history.
  • The stock is currently trading at $61.30, which is below the consensus price target of $67.42 set by analysts. This suggests potential upside for investors, as the current price is also lower than the 52-week high of $67.93, indicating that the stock may be undervalued relative to its recent performance and analyst expectations.
  • Realty Income Co. demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $1.09, which met the consensus estimate. The company also exceeded revenue expectations, generating $1.55 billion in revenue compared to the estimated $1.40 billion, reflecting a 9.7% year-over-year increase that supports the durability of its dividend payments.
  • Institutional investors are showing renewed interest in the stock, with Two Sigma Securities LLC purchasing a new position of 27,616 shares valued at approximately $1.71 million during the second quarter. This move, along with other institutional adjustments, indicates growing confidence in the company's long-term stability and income potential.
  • The company's diversified net-lease portfolio, which includes over 15,450 properties, provides a stable foundation for predictable rental income. This structure, combined with the company's expansion into data centers, supports continued dividend growth and makes it a resilient choice for long-term investors seeking consistent returns.

Realty Income
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Realty Income Co. for these reasons:

  • Realty Income Co. faces competitive pressure from other high-yield REITs, such as VICI Properties, which some analysts believe may offer better five-year total-return potential. This could limit the stock's ability to outperform its peers in the income-focused real estate sector.
  • Critics argue that the company's acquisitions and broader business expansion have not accelerated growth enough to justify its current valuation. This perception is compounded by the fact that Lamar Advertising is viewed as having stronger acquisition execution, potentially making Realty Income Co. less attractive to growth-oriented investors.
  • The stock's ordinary-income distributions can create a relatively high tax burden for investors holding shares in taxable accounts. This makes the stock potentially more attractive in tax-advantaged accounts such as Roth IRAs, but it may deter investors who prefer to hold their investments in standard brokerage accounts.
  • Realty Income Co. has a high payout ratio of 237.23%, which indicates that the company is paying out more in dividends than it is earning in net income. While this is common for REITs due to depreciation and other non-cash expenses, it may raise concerns about the sustainability of dividend growth if earnings do not continue to rise.
  • The stock's beta of 0.71 suggests that it is less volatile than the overall market, which may be a disadvantage for investors seeking higher growth potential. This lower volatility may limit the stock's ability to deliver significant capital appreciation, making it less appealing to investors who prioritize growth over income.

O Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Realty Income is $67.36, with a high forecast of $70.75 and a low forecast of $61.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Realty Income in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" O shares.

According to analysts, Realty Income's stock has a predicted upside of 9.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Realty Income's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Realty Income has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore, Huntington, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Realty Income more than other "real estate" companies. The consensus rating for Realty Income is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "real estate" companies is Hold. Learn more on how O compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Realty Income analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/1/2026.
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