Realty Income Corp. (O) closed at $54.79 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.87% move from the prior day.

Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income, NYSE: O), The Monthly Dividend Company®, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the 599th consecutive common stock monthly dividend. The dividend amount of $0.233 per share, representing an annualized amount of $2.796 per share, is payable on June 15, 2020 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2020. The ex-dividend date for June's dividend is May 29, 2020.

Realty Income (O) registers decent growth in revenues and earnings for the first quarter and substantial April rent collections.

Q1 2020 Realty Income Corp Earnings Call

Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income, NYSE: O), The Monthly Dividend Company®, today announced the pricing of a public offering of $600 million of 3.25% senior unsecured notes due January 15, 2031. The public offering price for the notes was 98.987% of the principal amount for an effective yield to maturity of 3.364%. The net proceeds from this offering will be used to increase the company's liquidity by repaying borrowings outstanding under its $3.0 billion revolving credit facility and, to the extent not used for that purpose, to fund potential investment opportunities and for other general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of borrowings outstanding under its $250.0 million term loan facility maturing on June 30, 2020. This offering is expected to close on May 8, 2020, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

There's no question that retail REITs are facing headwinds, but it could still be a good opportunity to pick up this pair of industry leaders.

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It's not that Realty Income is a bad REIT, W.P. Carey just has more to offer investors right now

Realty Income Corp. (O) closed at $49.92 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.22% move from the prior day.

Realty Income's (O) Q1 results will likely reflect gains from strategic investments and focus on tenants from non-discretionary and low-price retail businesses, though a choppy market is a concern.

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It's time to take a look at an old hand and a relative newcomer in the net lease REIT space. One of them is a better option, but which?

Having a stable source of income, even if it's not guaranteed, can give investors peace of mind during times of turmoil.

O earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2020.

Realty Income Corp. (O) delivered FFO and revenue surprises of 3.53% and 0.55%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

While the coronavirus outbreak caused the stock market to plunge by more than 35% from its all-time highs in late March, it has rebounded rather sharply, currently down by just over 10% in 2020. Despite the strong performance since its March lows, there are still some excellent bargains in the stock market for patient, long-term investors.

In recent years, it's become difficult to find high-quality stocks with dividend yields of 5% or more. While the COVID-19 pandemic is a terrible situation for the U.S. and its economy, it has created some opportunities for long-term investors, especially those who want dividend-paying stocks. With that in mind, here's why yield-seekers should take a closer look at Realty Income (NYSE: O), ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC).

Nobody likes to see a dividend get cut, but don't take Global Net Lease's cut as a sign that similar REITs are going to cut too.

Your bills generally come monthly. Your mortgage, your car payment, your utility bills ... even the gym membership and Netflix subscription come due once per month.Yet that's not how most investments typically work. Bonds tend to pay their coupon payments semiannually, and stocks tend to pay their dividends quarterly. You can get paid much more frequently, however. A number of monthly dividend stocks and funds can help you better align your investment income with your living expenses.Investors received a stark reminder of how important stable income is during the market turmoil of February and March. Not only did the stock market take a nosedive, but many seemingly reliable dividend payers were forced to cut or suspend their payouts.Furthermore, the coronavirus lockdowns have disrupted the livelihoods of millions of Americans, leaving many to dip into already depleted portfolios to pay their bills."Income security is the single biggest concern I'm hearing from my clients," says Sonia Joao, a wealth manager based in Houston, Texas. "Many of my clients are at that critical age when they become targeted for early retirement, and that's now more likely than ever with companies being forced to reduce headcount. Replacing that lost income is our top priority."Today, we're going to take a look at 11 of the best monthly dividend stocks and funds that have so far managed the coronavirus with their payouts intact. Not all of these will be exceptionally high yielders. In this environment, it's better to take a lower but reliable yield than to reach for an unrealistically high yield, only to watch it evaporate before the next payment. SEE ALSO: 32 Ways to Earn Up to 9% on Your Money Now

Hence, these investors need businesses that should continue to prosper for at least that long. Not only does this indicate company stability, but it can also generate a cash return. With this cash, these investors can manifest a virtuous cycle of more share purchases and higher income.