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Realty Income can finance capital in Europe at rates approximately 100 basis points lower than in the United States.
Realty Income is achieving investment returns in the UK and Western Europe that are approximately 100 basis points higher than in the US.
A key priority for the REIT industry should be wider adoption of technology like AI, as its current implementation is sporadic.
Realty Income has wholeheartedly embraced and adopted AI within its operations.
The REIT sector is currently trading at all-time low valuation levels, representing a great entry point for investors.
Approximately 17% of Realty Income's portfolio is located in Europe.
Realty Income expanded into Europe to capitalize on its fragmented market and lower levels of competition.
The S&P 500 is trading at all-time high multiples relative to the REIT sector.
As the incoming chair of Nareit for 2026, Sumit Roy's single biggest priority for the REIT industry will be to attract more generalist investors.
REITs are continuing to perform well operationally, but this strong performance is not being reflected in their current market valuations.
Over 90% of Realty Income's retail portfolio is classified as "essential retail," which includes tenants with low price points, non-discretionary products, and a service orientation.