REITs Offer Potential for Retirement Income
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REITs Offer Potential for Retirement Income
- NNN REIT and Realty Income Corporation are two Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that analysts often highlight for their consistent dividends, with current yields around 5.39% and 5.18% respectively.
- Realty Income, known as "The Monthly Dividend Company," has paid dividends monthly since its 1994 NYSE listing and has increased its dividend for over 31 consecutive years, while NNN REIT has a 37-year track record of annual dividend increases.
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a type of investment that can provide a steady stream of income and potential for long-term capital appreciation, making them a consideration for retirement portfolios. REITs are legally required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders annually in the form of dividends. This structure often results in higher income yields compared to many bonds and dividend-paying stocks.
Two REITs frequently noted for their reliable dividends are NNN REIT and Realty Income Corporation. NNN REIT, primarily focused on retail properties, recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.62 per share, marking its 37th consecutive annual dividend raise. The company reported strong second-quarter results in 2026, with core Funds From Operations (FFO) and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) showing year-over-year increases. NNN REIT’s balance sheet is rated investment-grade BBB+ and the company has raised its full-year guidance for 2026. As of August 14, 2026, NNN REIT’s quarterly dividend was $0.62 per share.
Realty Income Corporation, often recognized by its “The Monthly Dividend Company” trademark, has a history of paying dividends monthly since its public listing in 1994. The company has increased its dividend for over 31 consecutive years. Realty Income’s dividend yield is approximately 5.18% with an annual dividend of $3.25 per share. The last ex-dividend date for both NNN REIT and Realty Income was July 31, 2026. In the first quarter of 2026, Realty Income’s revenue exceeded analyst expectations, and the company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for investments and AFFO per share. As of August 14, 2026, Realty Income’s monthly dividend was $0.27 per share.