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O Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Realty Income Corporation (O) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with O's current 4.93% yield and 4.7% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 4.93%

Annual Dividend: $3.24 per share

Share Price: $65.71

Payout Ratio: 264.8% (based on depressed trailing earnings — see FAQ below)

O DRIP Calculator

Model O dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 4.7% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in O 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in O on 2016-05-01 would be worth $1,832.18 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 83.2%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,626.99 (62.7% return). Reinvesting dividends added $205.19 in extra value.

Starting share price: $58.23 — Current share price: $63.84

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O's current dividend yield?

O (Realty Income Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 4.93%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $493 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much O do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from O at its current yield of 4.93%, you would need approximately $243,408 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does O pay monthly dividends?

Yes, O pays dividends monthly, making it popular with income investors who want regular cash flow.

Is O's dividend safe?

O's 264.8% payout ratio is based on trailing earnings, which appear unusually depressed relative to the company's historical profitability. A single year of earnings can produce an unusually high payout ratio that may not reflect the dividend's long-term sustainability. For established dividend payers, free cash flow coverage and forward earnings estimates are often more meaningful indicators of dividend safety than a single year of trailing EPS.

What is O's dividend growth rate?

O's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 4.7% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

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

A $1,000 investment in O on 2016-05-01 would be worth approximately $1,832.18 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 83.2% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,626.99 — meaning DRIP added $205.19 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the O dividend page.