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22 Aug 2026, 13:30 UTC · 1h ago
Why I Think the Best Dividend Stock Isn't a Tech Name: It's Realty Income
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22 Aug 2026, 13:30 UTC · 1h ago
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Realty Income (O) offers a dividend yield of over 5% with a track record of 674 consecutive monthly payments. — High, consistent yield and payment frequency make the stock highly attractive to income-focused investors.
+0.40Realty Income has increased its dividend in 115 consecutive quarters since 1994. — Long-term dividend growth stability reduces risk for long-term income holders.
+0.30Microsoft and Apple provide very low current dividend yields of 0.8% and 0.3% respectively. — Low immediate yields make these names unattractive for investors specifically seeking current passive income streams.
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The author explicitly calls Realty Income the best dividend stock to buy for passive income.
While praised for consistent dividend growth over 20 years, its current yield is criticized as too low for income investors.
The company is noted for 15 years of dividend increases, but is criticized for a very low current yield.
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