{
  "id": 15975996,
  "title": "Realty Income Has Raised Its Dividend Through Every Market Crash Since 1997. Should Income Investors Still Buy It?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/realty-income-has-raised-its-dividend-through-every-market-crash",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-22T00:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/21/realty-income-has-raised-its-dividend-through-ever/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Realty Income, an REIT, has consistently increased its dividend through every market crash since 1997 and continues to show strength in various interest rate environments. The company leases single-tenant, net-leased properties, which allow tenants to cover maintenance, insurance, and taxes, resulting in a steady revenue stream for Realty Income. With an almost 99% occupancy rate, the company is well-protected against tenant revenue drops during market crashes. Despite the 10-year Treasury reaching a 24-year high, Realty Income has maintained profit growth and expanded its real estate portfolios. The company has a strong reputation as the \"Monthly Dividend Company,\" as it has maintained and increased its payout since 1994, currently yielding around 5.9%. Realty Income's valuation is also favorable, with a price-to-FFO (free cash flow) ratio of 13, indicating that the stock may be a bargain. This income investment is particularly appealing due to its real estate orientation, stable client base, and ability to pay and increase its generous dividend regardless of market behavior.",
  "summary": "The real estate investment trust has paid monthly dividends since 1994.",
  "key_points": [
    "Realty Income has raised dividend through every market crash since 1997",
    "Company leases single-tenant properties, ensuring steady revenue stream",
    "99% occupancy rate protects against tenant revenue drops during crashes"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The company's net-lease structure and high occupancy rates transform market volatility into a predictable revenue stream, positioning the stock as a defensive hedge for income-focused investors.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}