Sector: Real Estate|Industry: REIT - Retail|Market Cap: $46.36B|Employees: 418
Realty Income, The Monthly Dividend Company®, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in commercial properties, primarily freestanding, single-tenant buildings, leased to a variety of commercial clients under long-term net lease agreements. The company is an S&P 500 member and a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index, and has a geographically diversified portfolio of properties located in the United States and Europe.
Total revenue reached $5.27 billion, up from $4.08 billion in the previous year, indicating substantial growth. This growth is likely driven by increased property acquisitions and rental income.
Despite strong revenue growth, net income saw a minor decrease, suggesting increased operating expenses or other factors offsetting revenue gains. This warrants further investigation into the cost structure.
AFFO, a key metric for REITs, grew significantly, reaching $3.62 billion compared to $2.77 billion the prior year. This indicates improved operational performance and cash flow generation, despite the slight dip in net income.