Realty Income stock gains on higher AFFO guidance

Realty Income stock is trading near $61 after August 2026 results lifted 2026 AFFO guidance and kept the monthly dividend at $0.271 per share. Realty Income stock (US75513E1010) traded at $61.22 on September 4, 2026, after a 0.05 percent daily decline, while the market value stood at $57.93 billion and the 52-week range ran from $55.86 to $67.93, according to MarketBeat. August results still set the tone The most relevant catalyst remains the August 2026 earnings update. Yahoo Finance said the company raised 2026 full-year AFFO per share guidance to $4.44 to $4.45, up from a prior range, and that AFFO per share increased 3.8 percent to $1.09 in the quarter. That combination matters because the dividend machine is still running at a steady pace. The same report said the monthly dividend is $0.271 per share, equal to $3.252 annualized, and that management lifted full-year investment volume guidance to $10 billion from $9.5 billion. Price and consensus The stock also sits close to the middle of its yearly band, with the share price at $61.22 versus a 52-week high of $67.93 and a low of $55.86 on September 4, 2026. MarketBeat put the consensus price target at $67.23 and the consensus rating at Moderate Buy, with 17 analysts covered. For investors, the key comparison is simple: the 2026 AFFO guidance of $4.44 to $4.45 is still comfortably above the annualized dividend of $3.252 per share. That leaves room for payout coverage even as the shares trade less than 10 percent below the consensus target. Monthly payout stays central Realty Income Corporation is still defined by its monthly distribution model. The company has 674 straight monthly dividends, 115 consecutive quarterly dividend increases and 31 consecutive years of annual dividend growth, as described in the Yahoo Finance article dated September 8, 2026. What the stock now reflects The current quote of $61.22, the $57.93 billion market capitalization and the 5.31 percent dividend yield show a market that still values income stability more than fast growth. The next earnings date was listed as November 2, 2026 on MarketBeat. Realty Income stock at a glance Company: Realty Income Corporation Realty Income Corporation ISIN: US75513E1010 US75513E1010 Ticker: O O Trading venue: NYSE NYSE Price (as of September 4, 2026, 3:58 PM): USD 61.22 USD 61.22 Market capitalization: USD 57.93 billion (as of September 8, 2026) USD 57.93 billion (as of September 8, 2026) Sector / Industry: Real Estate / Retail REITs Real Estate / Retail REITs Index membership: S&P 500 S&P 500 Next earnings date: November 2, 2026 More news and analyses on Realty Income stock