Realty Income Announces 2025 Dividend Tax Allocation

Realty Income (NYSE: O) announced the final 2025 dividend tax allocation for its common stock distributions.

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Realty Income (NYSE: O) announced the final 2025 dividend tax allocation for its common stock distributions. Total distributions paid in 2025 were $3.2170000 per share, comprised of $2.1351154 ordinary income (66.370%) and $1.0818846 non-taxable return of capital (33.630%). Shareholders should consult tax advisors for personal tax treatment.

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• Non-taxable return of capital of 33.63% per share
• Total 2025 distributions equal $3.2170000 per share

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• Majority of distributions (66.37%) classified as ordinary taxable income

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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income, NYSE: O), The Monthly Dividend Company^®, today announced the final calculation of the dividend tax status for its 2025 common stock distributions. A portion of these common stock distributions are considered a non-taxable distribution. Respective tax attributes of the distributions paid per share are outlined below:

Realty Income Corporation Common Stock (CUSIP: 756109104)
Total Common Distributions Paid in 2025	$ 3.2170000
Ordinary Income Dividend	$ 2.1351154 (66.370%)
Non-taxable Distribution (return of capital)	$ 1.0818846 (33.630%)

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of any Realty Income common stock dividends received.

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 September 30, 2025, we have a portfolio of over 15,500 properties in all 50 U.S. states, the U.K., and seven 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 667 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. Additional information about the company can be found at www.realtyincome.com.

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What was Realty Income's 2025 dividend per share and tax breakdown (NYSE: O)?

The company paid $3.2170000 per share in 2025 distributions, split between ordinary and non-taxable amounts. According to the company, $2.1351154 (66.370%) was ordinary income and $1.0818846 (33.630%) was return of capital.

How much of Realty Income's 2025 dividends are non-taxable return of capital for shareholders?

Approximately 33.63% of 2025 distributions are non-taxable return of capital per share. According to the company, that equals $1.0818846 per share, which may affect basis adjustments and future capital gains calculations.

Will Realty Income shareholders owe ordinary income tax on 2025 dividends (O)?

Yes, most 2025 distributions are taxed as ordinary income; 66.37% is ordinary income. According to the company, $2.1351154 per share is ordinary, so shareholders should review personal tax rates and consult advisors.

How should investors report Realty Income 2025 dividends on tax returns (NYSE: O)?

Report the ordinary income portion as dividend income and the return of capital as non-taxable basis adjustment. According to the company, use the provided per-share breakdown when preparing 2025 tax filings and consult a tax advisor.

Does Realty Income's 2025 dividend tax allocation change cash dividend amounts for shareholders?

No, the tax allocation does not change cash dividends; it only describes tax characterization of distributions. According to the company, shareholders still received $3.2170000 per share in cash during 2025, unchanged by classification.