Your Estimated Annual Dividend Income
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Enter your details above to calculate your estimated annual dividend income.
Understanding Realty Income's Dividend Calculation
Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a prominent Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) known for its monthly dividend payments. This calculator helps you estimate your potential annual dividend income based on the number of shares you own, the current share price, and the quarterly dividend rate. While Realty Income pays monthly, the calculation is often simplified by looking at the quarterly rate and annualizing it.
How the Calculation Works:
The core of the calculation relies on these simple formulas:
- Total Market Value:
Number of Shares Owned * Current Share Price. This gives you an idea of the total investment value. - Total Quarterly Dividend:
Number of Shares Owned * Quarterly Dividend Per Share. This is the total dividend you expect to receive in one quarter. - Estimated Annual Dividend Income:
Total Quarterly Dividend * 4. Since Realty Income declares dividends quarterly, multiplying by four gives you the projected annual income from dividends, assuming the dividend rate remains constant. - Implied Annual Dividend Yield:
(Estimated Annual Dividend Income / Total Market Value) * 100. This percentage shows how much income you're generating relative to the total value of your investment.
Key Input Details:
- Number of Shares Owned: The total quantity of Realty Income shares you hold in your portfolio.
- Current Share Price: The most recent trading price of a single Realty Income share. This fluctuates daily.
- Quarterly Dividend Per Share: The amount of dividend declared by Realty Income for each share owned, paid out every quarter. While Realty Income pays monthly, they often announce quarterly rates which are then divided into monthly payments. This input uses the quarterly rate for ease of annualization.
- Annual Payout Ratio (%): This is an important metric for analyzing the company's financial health. It represents the percentage of earnings (or Funds From Operations for REITs) that a company pays out as dividends. A high payout ratio can indicate less room for dividend growth or potential risk if earnings falter, while a lower ratio might suggest more room for reinvestment or future increases. This calculator uses it for reference, as the primary dividend income is directly calculated from the per-share dividend amount.
Example Scenario:
Let's say you own 200 shares of Realty Income, the current share price is $58.50, and the quarterly dividend per share is $0.870. If the company's annual payout ratio is around 78%:
- Total Market Value = 200 * $58.50 = $11,700
- Total Quarterly Dividend = 200 * $0.870 = $174.00
- Estimated Annual Dividend Income = $174.00 * 4 = $696.00
- Implied Annual Dividend Yield = ($696.00 / $11,700) * 100 = approx. 5.95%
This means that based on these figures, you could expect to receive approximately $696.00 in dividend income over the next year from your 200 shares, representing a yield of about 5.95% on your current investment value.
Disclaimer: Dividend amounts and share prices are subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.