Quantbot Technologies LP Takes Position in Realty Income Corporation $O

Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in shares of Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 167,837 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $10,399,000. Realty Income makes up approximately 0.4% of Quantbot Technologies LP’s holdings, making the stock its 26th biggest position.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Evolve Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Realty Income in the 2nd quarter worth $285,000. WealthShield Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Realty Income in the second quarter valued at about $1,923,000. Emerald Investment Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of Realty Income in the second quarter worth about $205,000. Westpac Banking Corp bought a new position in shares of Realty Income in the second quarter worth about $476,000. Finally, TRB Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Realty Income during the second quarter worth about $212,000. Institutional investors own 70.81% of the company’s stock.

Realty Income News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Realty Income this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Realty Income is being highlighted as a leading dividend stock because it combines a roughly 5.2% yield with monthly dividend payments and the potential for continued growth. Why I Think the Best Dividend Stock Isn’t a Tech Name: It’s Realty Income
• Positive Sentiment: Recent articles emphasize Realty Income’s recurring rental income, monthly distributions and suitability for investors seeking dependable passive income. The stock would require comparatively less capital than many equities to generate $1,000 in annual dividends. Passive Income: How Much Would You Need to Invest in Realty Income Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage points to Realty Income’s European expansion as a long-term growth engine, potentially adding diversification and supporting future cash-flow growth alongside its U.S. portfolio. Realty Income: European Growth Engine Backs This Monthly Dividend Payer
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable, with Realty Income receiving an average “Moderate Buy” recommendation. Realty Income Given Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary also says Realty Income has outperformed several retail real estate peers in 2026 and that its latest results support its status as an income-focused pick. The company recently met quarterly earnings expectations and reported strong revenue growth, reinforcing the positive narrative.
• Negative Sentiment: The articles provide little evidence of a new, near-term earnings or operational catalyst. With Realty Income trading at a relatively high earnings multiple, investors may be weighing its attractive income profile against valuation and the typical interest-rate sensitivity of REITs.

Realty Income Price Performance

NYSE:O opened at $62.61 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 5.88, a quick ratio of 5.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The company has a market capitalization of $59.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.70, a P/E/G ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 0.71. Realty Income Corporation has a 12 month low of $55.86 and a 12 month high of $67.93. The business’s 50-day moving average is $63.18 and its 200 day moving average is $63.16.

Realty Income (NYSE:O) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.09 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $1.09. Realty Income had a return on equity of 3.12% and a net margin of 20.93%.The business had revenue of $1.55 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.40 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.05 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Realty Income has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.440-4.450 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Realty Income Corporation will post 4.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Realty Income Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Monday, August 31st will be issued a $0.271 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 31st. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.2%. Realty Income’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 237.23%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently issued reports on O shares. Morgan Stanley set a $67.00 target price on Realty Income in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Freedom Capital raised shares of Realty Income from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $70.75 price objective on shares of Realty Income in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on shares of Realty Income in a report on Monday, June 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $69.00 target price on the stock. Finally, UBS Group set a $67.00 target price on shares of Realty Income in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $67.42.

Realty Income Company Profile

Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns and manages commercial properties subject primarily to long-term net lease agreements. The company’s business model focuses on generating predictable, contractual rental income by leasing properties to tenants under agreements that typically place responsibility for taxes, insurance and maintenance on the tenant. Realty Income is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and markets itself as a reliable income-oriented REIT.

Realty Income’s portfolio is concentrated in single-tenant, retail and service-oriented properties such as drugstores, convenience stores, dollar and discount retailers, restaurants, and other essential-service businesses.