Realty Income's Industrial Expansion: Can it Lift Long-Term Returns?

Realty Income (O) is significantly expanding its industrial real estate portfolio, allocating about 75% of Q2 U.S. investments to warehouses and logistics. Industrial assets now represent 65% of global investments with stronger rent escalators (2-3.5% annually) and a 105.8% rent recapture rate. The company raised 2026 AFFO guidance to $4.44-$4.45 per share, with Q2 AFFO per share rising 3.8% to $1.09, though net debt remains elevated at 5.4x EBITDAre.