If you'd invested in Realty Income (O): performance and returns
Looking for Realty Income's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Realty Income have returned?
This calculator shows how much Realty Income stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Realty Income
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,160 | +16% |
| 3 years ago | $977 | -2% |
| 5 years ago | $1,029 | +3% |
| 10 years ago | $1,238 | +24% |
| since inception (1994) | $7,993 | +699% |
Return by year (Realty Income)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +10% | $1,099 (+10%) |
| 2025 | +6% | $1,160 (+16%) |
| 2024 | -7% | $1,079 (+8%) |
| 2023 | -9% | $977 (-2%) |
| 2022 | -11% | $865 (-13%) |
| 2021 | +19% | $1,029 (+3%) |
| 2020 | -16% | $868 (-13%) |
| 2019 | +17% | $1,014 (+1%) |
| 2018 | +11% | $1,121 (+12%) |
| 2017 | -1% | $1,112 (+11%) |
| 2016 | +11% | $1,238 (+24%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does O return?
$1,000 invested in Realty Income 10 years ago would be worth $1,238 today, i.e. +2%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was O's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+19%). Worst year: 2020 (-16%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in O since inception be worth?
Since 1994, $1,000 would have become $7,993 (+699%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Realty Income's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Realty Income pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Realty Income's average annual return (ROI)?
Realty Income's return on investment is about +2%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.