
Realty Income Receives 'A' Credit Rating from Fitch Ratings
PRNewsWire
Published: Aug 03, 2026, 12:20 PM
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Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") has assigned the Company a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating of 'A' with a Stable Outlook.
This rating makes Realty Income the first net lease REIT and only the fourth U.S. REIT to have at least one 'A' or equivalent rating from one of the three major rating agencies.
In its press release, Fitch cited Realty Income's long operating history and cycle-tested performance, durable cash flow, portfolio diversification, and strong access to multiple sources of capital as key drivers supporting its 'A' rating.
"We are pleased to receive an 'A' rating from Fitch, which reflects the strength of our differentiated net lease platform, disciplined financial management, and consistent execution," said Jonathan Pong, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
"Just as importantly, it recognizes our progress in diversifying capital sources across the public and private markets on a global scale, enhancing our financial flexibility and positioning Realty Income for sustainable long-term growth."
About Realty Income Realty Income (NYSE: O ), an S&P 500 company, is real estate partner to the world's leading companies ® . Founded in 1969, we serve our clients as a full-service real estate capital provider.
As of March 31, 2026, we have a portfolio of over 15,500 properties in all 50 U.S. states, the U.K., and eight other countries in Europe.
We are known as "The Monthly Dividend Company ® " and have a mission to invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time.
Since our founding, we have declared 673 consecutive monthly dividends and are a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ® index for having increased our dividend for over 31 consecutive years.
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