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The analysis focuses on Realty Income Corporation (O), a real estate investment trust. The company has recently announced a joint venture to expand into the Mexican market and invest in Las Vegas properties, suggesting growth opportunities. The stock has shown a recent upward trend, gaining approximately 20% over 52 weeks. Analysts maintain a 'Moderate Buy' rating, with a consensus price target suggesting a potential upside of around 6%. The company's strong financial performance, including a high occupancy rate (98.7%), long-term leases, and a consistent dividend payout ratio of 76%, indicates a stable and sustainable income stream. The current dividend yield is approximately 5%, paid monthly, supported by the company's diversified portfolio and robust cash flow.
In this video, I break down Realty Income stock and answer the big question: is this 5% monthly dividend REIT still a buy at $65? I will walk through the company’s major 2026 expansion into Mexico, its $1.5 billion joint venture with GIC, and its $800 million Las Vegas investment. I will also analyze valuation, dividend safety using FFO, and what analysts expect next so you can decide if this defensive income stock deserves a place in your portfolio. Here's what you'll learn Why Realty Income’s Mexico expansion could extend its long-term growth runway How the $1.5 billion GIC joint venture strengthens funding flexibility What the 7.4% Las Vegas deal means for predictable cash flow Whether the 5% dividend yield is actually safe based on FFO If Realty Income is a defensive stock built for stability in 2026 Realty Income owns over 15,000 properties with 98.7% occupancy and long-term leases averaging nearly 9 years. I will explain why that consistency may make it attractive during uncertain economic periods, and whether the current valuation still offers upside. Skip ahead: 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Company Profile 03:36 - REIT's Price Review 04:08 - Recent Developments 06:32 - Valuation 07:57 - Analysts’ Rating and Verdict #RealtyIncome #RealtyIncomeStock #OStock #REIT #DividendStocks #MonthlyDividend #PassiveIncome #IncomeInvesting #StockMarket #DividendInvesting #DefensiveStocks #RealEstateInvesting #ValueInvesting #RickOrford Grab Your 10 Stock Picks From Stock Advisor: https://fool.com/ricko Discord: https://rickorford.com/join Website: https://rickorford.com Try Barchart's Free Stock Screener: https://rickorford.com/barchart-stocks Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more exclusive content! DISCLAIMER: Stock prices used were the market prices of Feb. 13, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 21, 2026. A portion of this video is sponsored by The Motley Fool. Visit https://fool.com/ricko to get access to my special offer. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor returns are 981% as of 12/10/2025 and measured against the S&P 500 returns of 194% as of 12/10/2025. Dividend Aristocrats® is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC. Past performance is not an indicator of future results. All investing involves a risk of loss. Individual investment results may vary, not all Motley Fool Stock Advisor picks have performed as well. On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this video. This video is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. All information and data on this YouTube Channel is solely for entertainment purposes. I'm not a financial advisor, nor licensed in any way to provide any financial advice. The information herein is based solely on my personal opinion and experience. All investments hold inherent risk, and the information provided on this YouTube Channel should not be interpreted as any kind of guidance, recommendation, offer, advice, or suggestion. Any ideas and strategies discussed on this channel should not be implemented without first considering your financial and personal circumstances or without consulting a financial professional.
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