Barclays has recently initiated Realty Income Corp (O) stock to Equal Weight rating, as announced on December 17, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on December 11, 2024, Deutsche Bank had initiated the stock to Hold, setting a price target of $62. Mizuho also reduced Neutral rating with a price target of $60. Additionally, Stifel reiterated Buy rating on August 28, 2024, with a target price of $70.25. Wedbush analysts, in their report published on August 19, 2024, also initiated Neutral rating for Realty Income Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Realty Income Corp (O) Stock Trading Recap
On Tuesday, Realty Income Corp (O) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $53.15 which represents a slight increase of $0.68 or 1.30% from the prior close of $52.47. The stock opened at $52.54 and touched a low of $52.45 during the day, reaching a high of $53.36. The volume of shares traded was 4.27 million falling short of the average volume of 5.07 million.
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O Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Realty Income Corp (O) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 0.80% over the last five trades and -3.92% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -5.06%, and it has plunged by -13.93% in the previous three months. Currently, O is trading at 0.20%, -4.17%, and -6.55% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, O, a Real Estate sector stock, is trading -18.08% below its 52-week high but remains 4.94% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.91 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Realty Income Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Realty Income Corp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 44.43% and a profit margin of 17.17%, with a gross margin of -5.06%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Realty Income Corp’s market capitalization stands at $6.16 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 50.58, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 34.84. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 1.22, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.21, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.11% of Realty Income Corp (O)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 80.99%.
Notable insider trades include Preusse Mary Hogan, Director at Realty Income Corp (O), who sold 1712 shares on Sep 11 ’24, at $62.58 each, totaling $0.11 million. On Aug 23 ’24, Chapman A. Larry, Director, sold 5000 shares for $60.77 each, amounting to $0.30 million. Additionally, on Apr 09 ’24, Chapman A. Larry sold 5000 shares at $54.23 each, generating $0.27 million.
