Across the recent three months, 7 analysts have shared their insights on Realty Income (NYSE:O), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.

The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.

	Bullish	Somewhat Bullish	Indifferent	Somewhat Bearish	Bearish
Total Ratings	0	2	4	1	0
Last 30D	0	0	1	0	0
1M Ago	0	2	0	0	0
2M Ago	0	0	0	0	0
3M Ago	0	0	3	1	0

The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $64.57, a high estimate of $70.00, and a low estimate of $60.00. Marking an increase of 4.63%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $61.71.

Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview

The perception of Realty Income by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst	Analyst Firm	Action Taken	Rating	Current Price Target	Prior Price Target
James Kammert	Evercore ISI Group	Raises	In-Line	$65.00	$62.00
Brad Heffern	RBC Capital	Raises	Outperform	$70.00	$61.00
Nicholas Yulico	Scotiabank	Raises	Sector Outperform	$67.00	$60.00
Ronald Kamdem	Morgan Stanley	Raises	Equal-Weight	$65.00	$62.00
Anthony Paolone	JP Morgan	Maintains	Underweight	$61.00	$61.00
Haendel St. Juste	Mizuho	Lowers	Neutral	$60.00	$63.00
Richard Hightower	Barclays	Raises	Equal-Weight	$64.00	$63.00

Key Insights:

• Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Realty Income. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.
• Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Realty Income compared to the broader market.
• Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Realty Income's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.

Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Realty Income's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.

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Delving into Realty Income's Background

Realty Income owns roughly 15,600 properties, most of which are freestanding, single-tenant, triple-net-leased retail properties. Its properties are located in 49 states and Puerto Rico and are leased to 250 tenants from 47 industries. Recent acquisitions have added industrial, gaming, office, manufacturing, and distribution properties, which make up roughly 20% of revenue.

Unraveling the Financial Story of Realty Income

Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.

Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Realty Income showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 9.1% as of 30 September, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.

Net Margin: Realty Income's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 22.76%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.

Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.81%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA): Realty Income's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.44%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.

Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, Realty Income adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.

The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained

Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.

Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.

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