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Key Questions
What are the conflicting payout metrics for Realty Income's dividend?
Realty Income shows conflicting payout ratios: approximately 214-277% on a GAAP basis versus 73-76% on an adjusted AFFO basis, including 73.64% forward, 73.65% safety grade, and 76.07% ratios. These differences arise from varying accounting measures, with adjusted AFFO providing a more favorable view of sustainability.
What is Realty Income's dividend safety grade?
Realty Income's dividend safety grade is 73.65%, as reported in recent analyses. This grade reflects metrics like 66.03% and 11.54% in related ratings, indicating moderate safety amid payout ratios around 73-76% on adjusted AFFO.
Has S&P affirmed Realty Income's credit ratings recently?
S&P has affirmed Realty Income's 'A-' ratings with a stable outlook, citing strength from a structured joint venture transaction with Apollo. This bolsters the balance sheet safety supporting dividend sustainability.
Conflicting payout metrics (≈214-277% GAAP vs. ~73-76% adjusted AFFO, 73.64% FWD, new 73.65% grade/76.07% ratios); bearish notes on divvy risks/P/E 52x flags amid insider trims/no buys—Simply Wall St ties Bushore exit to confidence test despite funding wins. 2026 AFFO $4.38–4.42 safely covers 5.3% yield amid JVs, rate relief, 10%+ growth potential, bullish 13.8x P/AFFO. S&P 'A-' affirm bolsters balance sheet safety.