Realty Income (O) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Realty Income (O) based on its 5.1% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~5.1%).

Initial dividend yield
5.197%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,777.53177.8%

Annual Dividend Income

$146.00153.4%

Monthly Dividend Income

$12.17153.4%

Yield on Cost

14.60%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,778 (+177.8%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

36.0%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$931

33.5%

Stock Price Growth

$847

30.5%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    16.07
    Annual DPS
    $3.2330
    Annual dividend
    $51.97
    Yield on cost
    5.20%
    Stock price
    $62.21
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,107.25
    Shares
    16.95
    Annual DPS
    $3.3985
    Annual dividend
    $57.61
    Yield on cost
    5.76%
    Annual investment
    $55.99
    Stock price
    $65.32
    Total profit
    $107.25
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,226.09
    Shares
    17.88
    Annual DPS
    $3.5725
    Annual dividend
    $63.86
    Yield on cost
    6.39%
    Annual investment
    $62.07
    Stock price
    $68.59
    Total profit
    $226.09
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,357.75
    Shares
    18.85
    Annual DPS
    $3.7554
    Annual dividend
    $70.80
    Yield on cost
    7.08%
    Annual investment
    $68.81
    Stock price
    $72.02
    Total profit
    $357.75
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,503.65
    Shares
    19.89
    Annual DPS
    $3.9477
    Annual dividend
    $78.50
    Yield on cost
    7.85%
    Annual investment
    $76.29
    Stock price
    $75.62
    Total profit
    $503.65
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,665.33
    Shares
    20.97
    Annual DPS
    $4.1499
    Annual dividend
    $87.04
    Yield on cost
    8.70%
    Annual investment
    $84.59
    Stock price
    $79.40
    Total profit
    $665.33
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,844.50
    Shares
    22.12
    Annual DPS
    $4.3623
    Annual dividend
    $96.52
    Yield on cost
    9.65%
    Annual investment
    $93.80
    Stock price
    $83.37
    Total profit
    $844.50
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $2,043.07
    Shares
    23.34
    Annual DPS
    $4.5857
    Annual dividend
    $107.03
    Yield on cost
    10.70%
    Annual investment
    $104.01
    Stock price
    $87.54
    Total profit
    $1,043.07
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $2,263.16
    Shares
    24.62
    Annual DPS
    $4.8205
    Annual dividend
    $118.69
    Yield on cost
    11.87%
    Annual investment
    $115.34
    Stock price
    $91.91
    Total profit
    $1,263.16
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,507.11
    Shares
    25.98
    Annual DPS
    $5.0673
    Annual dividend
    $131.64
    Yield on cost
    13.16%
    Annual investment
    $127.92
    Stock price
    $96.51
    Total profit
    $1,507.11
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,777.53
    Shares
    27.41
    Annual DPS
    $5.3267
    Annual dividend
    $146.00
    Yield on cost
    14.60%
    Annual investment
    $141.87
    Stock price
    $101.33
    Total profit
    $1,777.53

Income Milestones

7
$100/year — reached in year 7

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$60.38 (70.5% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
154.6357.61
257.4363.86
360.3770.80
463.4678.50
566.7187.04
670.1296.52
773.71107.03
877.49118.69
981.45131.64
1085.62146.00

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Realty Income pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 5.1% annual dividend growth, Realty Income (O) could generate $146.00/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Realty Income's projected dividend growth rate?

Realty Income (O) has grown its dividend at a 5.1% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Realty Income dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Realty Income shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Realty Income to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Realty Income's current yield of 5.20%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $230,906 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.