{
  "id": 14439588,
  "title": "One of The S&P 500's Top-Yielding Dividend Stocks Just Hiked Its Payout Again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/one-of-the-s-p-500s-top-yielding-dividend-stocks-just-hiked-its",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/14/one-of-the-sp-500s-top-yielding-dividend-stock-jus/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Realty Income, an S&P 500 (GSPC) REIT, has raised its dividend for the 116th consecutive quarter, marking 29 years of quarterly hikes. This income-generating holding boasts a forward-looking yield of 6%, making it attractive to investors seeking reliable income growth. Realty Income owns 15,500 properties, primarily in the retail sector, with top tenants including Dollar General, Tractor Supply, Home Depot, and 7-Eleven. The company's occupancy rate consistently exceeds 98%, demonstrating resilience in the retail industry. Despite retail's challenges, Realty Income is diversifying into data center businesses, which also benefit from REIT tax advantages. Investors should view O shares as an income and income-growth investment, though they may experience price fluctuations due to interest rate changes.",
  "summary": "This income-generating juggernaut may be one of the stock market's best-kept secrets.",
  "key_points": [
    "Realty Income raised dividend for 116th consecutive quarter",
    "6% forward-looking yield, attractive to income-seeking investors",
    "15,500 retail properties, 98%+ occupancy rate, diversified into data centers"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "One of The S&P 500's Top-Yielding Dividend Stocks Just Hiked Its Payout Again",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/one-of-the-s-p-500s-top-yielding-dividend-stocks-just-hiked-its-14448106",
        "published": "2026-10-14T11:52:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}