Realty Income Corporation (O) Return on Equity (ROE): 2.86%
Is Realty Income Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Realty Income Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 2.86% is in line with its 5-year average of 2.60%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.43%–3.60%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Realty Income Corporation (O) is 2.86% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 16.73% (2.45%).
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O Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
2.86%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
2.45%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
2.65%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
2.60%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
3.45%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
4.21%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
5.28%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+16.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+9.93%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.99%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-32.08%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-45.81%
O Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realty Income Corporation (O) | $57.93B | 2.86% | 2.45% | 2.65% | 2.60% |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $56.87B | 20.63% | 20.31% | 26.31% | 23.67% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) | $63.53B | 5.90% | 4.26% | 3.91% | 4.52% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) | $69.02B | 96.34% | 84.60% | 78.22% | 69.40% |
| Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) | $40.76B | -27.16% | 1453.72% | 738.37% | 496.32% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) | $30.59B | 11.01% | 10.04% | 8.78% | 8.83% |
| American Tower Corporation (AMT) | $89.65B | 78.79% | 67.97% | 50.74% | 49.13% |
| Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) | $102.40B | 9.95% | 7.78% | 7.36% | 6.25% |
| Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) | $10.68B | 15.29% | 10.98% | 10.75% | 9.75% |
| Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) | $9.07B | 3.52% | 3.34% | 3.31% | 3.41% |
Return Analysis
ROE
2.9%
ROA
1.5%
Realty Income Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Realty Income Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Realty Income Corporation (O)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for O stock is 2.86%.
- Is Realty Income Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Realty Income Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 2.86% is in line with its 5-year average of 2.60%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.43%–3.60%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Realty Income Corporation (O)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for O stock is 2.45%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Realty Income Corporation (O)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for O stock is 2.65%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Realty Income Corporation (O)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for O stock is 2.60%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Realty Income Corporation (O)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for O stock is 3.45%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Realty Income Corporation (O)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for O stock is 4.21%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Realty Income Corporation (O)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for O stock is 5.28%.
Realty Income Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.68% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.22% |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.65% |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.03% |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.60% |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.47% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.32% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.66% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.34% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.82% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.56% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.96% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.08% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.81% |
| 2008-12-31 | 8.48% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.13% |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.03% |
| 2005-12-31 | 10.02% |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.07% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.44% |
| 2002-12-31 | 10.89% |
| 2001-12-31 | 10.06% |
| 2000-12-31 | 10.63% |
| 1999-12-31 | 8.65% |
| 1998-12-31 | 9.17% |
| 1997-12-31 | 8.02% |
| 1996-12-31 | 8.61% |
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About Realty Income Corporation
Known as "The Monthly Dividend Company," Realty Income is an S&P 500 corporation committed to delivering reliable monthly income to its shareholders. Operating as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), its monthly payouts are generated from the consistent cash flow of over 6,500 commercial properties, which are leased to various businesses under long-term contracts. With a remarkable 52-year operational history, the firm (NYSE: O) has announced 608 uninterrupted monthly dividends for its common stock and has increased its dividend payout 109 times since going public in 1994. It also holds a distinguished position within the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index. For additional details, please visit the company's official website at www.realtyincome.com.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Retail
- CEO
- Sumit Roy