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Company Overview

Realty Income Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused primarily on acquiring and managing freestanding commercial properties under long-term net lease agreements. The company operates in the commercial real estate and income-oriented REIT sectors, with revenue generated mainly through rental income from tenants that are generally responsible for property operating expenses such as taxes, insurance, and maintenance. Realty Income is widely known for its monthly dividend distribution model and positions itself as “The Monthly Dividend Company.” Its portfolio spans retail, industrial, gaming, and other commercial property categories leased to large corporate tenants across multiple industries.

The company’s primary business lines center on property acquisition, ownership, leasing, and portfolio management through its Realty Income platform and affiliated investment structures. Major tenant categories include convenience stores, grocery stores, drugstores, dollar stores, industrial distribution, and gaming properties. Realty Income has historically emphasized tenants in defensive and service-oriented industries with relatively stable cash flow characteristics. Founded in 1969 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1994, the company evolved from a predominantly U.S. retail-focused REIT into a diversified international net lease platform through acquisitions, portfolio expansion, and entry into European markets.