# Realty Income dividend and operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/realty-income-dividend-and-operations
> Updated: 2026-09-28T17:15:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Realty Income, a real estate investment trust (REIT), continues to operate a monthly dividend distribution model. The company recently announced its 674th consecutive monthly dividend, set at 0.2710 US dollars per share for September, marking its 135th dividend hike since 1994.

Realty Income utilizes a triple-net lease model, which transfers responsibilities for property insurance, real estate taxes, and operating expenses to tenants. This structure supports a diversified portfolio of over 15,500 properties across various industries, including retail, healthcare, and industrial sectors. As of the second quarter of 2026, the company reported an occupancy rate of approximately 98.8% to 98.9% and a weighted average remaining lease term of 8.6 years.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Realty Income utilizes triple-net leases and monthly dividends

Realty Income is a REIT that pays monthly dividends and manages over 15,500 properties using a triple-net lease model across 92 industries.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/realty-income-utilizes-triple-net-leases-and-monthly-dividends

### 2026-09-08: Realty Income and Main Street Capital continue monthly dividend payments

Realty Income and Main Street Capital continue their monthly dividend distributions, with Realty Income marking its 674th consecutive payment and maintaining high occupancy rates across its global portfolio.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/realty-income-and-main-street-capital-continue-monthly-dividend-payments

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