Realty Income Corporation

O · Real Estate

About Realty Income Corporation (O)

Realty Income Corporation is a REIT - Retail company operating in the Real Estate sector.

O trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Retail

Key Statistics

Current Price
$56.93
Market Cap
$53.87B
52-Week High
$67.94
52-Week Low
$53.15
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Retail

$1,000 Invested in Realty Income Corporation (O)

1 Year
$1,042
+4%
3 Years
$1,357
+36%
5 Years
$1,036
+4%
10 Years
$1,537
+54%
Since IPO
$51,505
+5050%

How much would $1,000 invested in O be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in O 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Realty Income Corporation (O) in 2025 would be worth $1,042 as of November 2026, representing a +4.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in O 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Realty Income Corporation (O) in 2023 would be worth $1,357 as of November 2026, representing a +35.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in O 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Realty Income Corporation (O) in 2021 would be worth $1,036 as of November 2026, representing a +3.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in O 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Realty Income Corporation (O) in 2016 would be worth $1,537 as of November 2026, representing a +53.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in O at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Realty Income Corporation (O) at IPO would be worth $51,505 as of November 2026, representing a +5050.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.20%
Positive Months
234
61% of 384
Negative Months
149
39% of 384
Data Period
32+ years
384 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2009 (+19.4%)
Best month on avg: January (+3.0%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-30.8%)
Worst month on avg: September (-0.7%)

Over the past 32+ years (384 months), Realty Income Corporation (O) has averaged a monthly return of +1.20% with a median return of +1.57%. The stock had 234 positive months (61%) and 149 negative months (39%). The best month in O's history was April 2009 with a +19.4% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -30.8%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.0%), and September the weakest (-0.7%).

O's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1995 with a cumulative return of +40.9%, and the worst was 2005 at -8.9%.

Annual Returns

Over 32 years of trading history, Realty Income Corporation (O) has delivered an average annual return of +13.87% with a median return of +14.73%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.76%. The stock posted gains in 24 years (75%) and losses in 8 years (25%).

O's best year was 1995 with a +46.26% gain, while the worst was 2020 at -11.59%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. O achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 19 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 1 years.

Avg Return
+13.87%
Best Year
1995 (+46.26%)
Worst Year
2020 (-11.59%)
Positive Years
24/32
Year Return Start End
2026 +5.56% $53.93 $56.93
2025 +12.21% $48.06 $53.93
2024 -2.10% $49.09 $48.06
2023 -4.55% $51.43 $49.09
2022 -7.37% $55.52 $51.43
2021 +23.96% $44.79 $55.52
2020 -11.59% $50.67 $44.79
2019 +21.27% $41.78 $50.67
2018 +15.95% $36.03 $41.78
2017 +3.68% $34.75 $36.03
2016 +15.78% $30.02 $34.75
2015 +13.38% $26.47 $30.02
2014 +34.35% $19.71 $26.47
2013 -2.30% $20.17 $19.71
2012 +20.31% $16.76 $20.17
2011 +7.53% $15.59 $16.76
2010 +39.32% $11.19 $15.59
2009 +20.82% $9.26 $11.19
2008 -8.22% $10.09 $9.26
2007 +3.27% $9.77 $10.09
2006 +36.04% $7.18 $9.77
2005 -9.40% $7.93 $7.18
2004 +33.87% $5.92 $7.93
2003 +21.61% $4.87 $5.92
2002 +27.48% $3.82 $4.87
2001 +28.13% $2.98 $3.82
2000 +32.71% $2.25 $2.98
1999 -9.12% $2.47 $2.25
1998 +5.59% $2.34 $2.47
1997 +14.76% $2.04 $2.34
1996 +14.70% $1.78 $2.04
1995 +46.26% $1.22 $1.78

Frequently Asked Questions: O

What sector is O in? ▼

O operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically in the REIT - Retail industry.

How has O performed historically? ▼

Over 32 years of trading history, O has posted gains in 24 years (75% of the time). The best year was 1995 with a +46.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in O? ▼

You can invest in O through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold O.

Last updated: 11/1/2026