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A curated list of individual real estate investment trusts — the companies that own income-producing property across apartments, warehouses, data centers, cell towers, retail, and specialty sectors, and pass most of that income to shareholders.
Updated July 2026 · 25 companies
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Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, own income-producing property and are required to pay out most of their taxable income to shareholders — which makes them a cornerstone of income investing. This page gathers major individual REITs so you can compare them name by name.
The list spans the property types that make up the sector: residential apartments, industrial warehouses and logistics, data centers and cell towers, retail centers, net-lease properties, healthcare facilities, and specialty niches like storage and timber. Because their payouts come from rent, REITs behave differently from typical stocks — high current income, real interest-rate sensitivity, and their own accounting measures like funds from operations.
Dividend Vision's angle is durability: how safe each payout looks through our Distribution Safety Score, how the yields compare across property types, and what rate sensitivity means for total return. Figures refresh live from our data pipeline on every build, and nothing here is investment advice.
REIT Stocks
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| Ticker | Company | Role | Yield | Div growth (1y) | Safety | Fwd P/E | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELL | Welltower | Diversified REIT | 1.27% | +11.9% | 96 | 82.6 | $171.7B |
| PLD | Prologis, Inc. | Industrial REIT | 2.90% | +9.6% | 100 | 35.0 | $142.9B |
| EQIX | Equinix | Diversified REIT | 1.93% | +24.3% | 100 | 56.2 | $100.6B |
| SPG | Simon Property Group | Diversified REIT | 3.96% | +7.9% | 100 | 34.5 | $86.9B |
| AMT | American Tower | Diversified REIT | 4.14% | +70.6% | 98 | 25.6 | $79.2B |
| DLR | Digital Realty | Diversified REIT | 2.77% | -2.5% | 99 | 76.9 | $65.4B |
| O | Realty Income Corporation | Net Lease REIT | 5.14% | +1.1% | 100 | 41.2 | $61.3B |
| PSA | Public Storage | Diversified REIT | 3.81% | 0.0% | 100 | 33.4 | $55.8B |
| VTR | Ventas | Diversified REIT | 2.17% | +15.9% | 100 | 156.3 | $46.7B |
| IRM | Iron Mountain | Diversified REIT | 2.80% | +11.8% | 100 | 61.0 | $36.8B |
| CCI | Crown Castle | Diversified REIT | 5.35% | -2.5% | 77 | 25.5 | $34.6B |
| EXR | Extra Space Storage | Diversified REIT | 4.48% | 0.0% | 100 | 34.4 | $32.7B |
| VICI | VICI Properties | Diversified REIT | 6.84% | -2.2% | 100 | 9.4 | $29.6B |
| AVB | AvalonBay Communities | Diversified REIT | 3.71% | +5.0% | 100 | 43.3 | $27.4B |
| EQR | Equity Residential | Residential REIT | 4.09% | +18.4% | 97 | 52.6 | $26.7B |
| ESS | Essex Property Trust Inc. | Real Estate | 3.52% | +8.0% | 100 | 52.9 | $20.2B |
| INVH | Invitation Homes | Diversified REIT | 4.02% | -0.4% | 100 | 37.0 | $17.9B |
| WY | Weyerhaeuser Co. | Real Estate | 3.51% | +0.7% | 89 | 78.7 | $17.7B |
| KIM | Kimco Realty Corp. | Real Estate | 4.15% | +4.8% | 90 | 34.1 | $17.6B |
| HST | Host Hotels & Resorts | Diversified REIT | 4.62% | +724.6% | 72 | 25.7 | $16.6B |
| MAA | Mid-America Apartment Communities | Diversified REIT | 4.64% | +3.4% | 87 | 33.9 | $15.9B |
| DOC | Healthpeak Properties Inc. | Real Estate | 5.63% | +3.2% | 72 | 142.9 | $15.5B |
| REG | Regency Centers Corp. | Real Estate | 3.78% | +15.3% | 90 | 35.3 | $15.5B |
| ARE | Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. | Real Estate | 5.91% | -62.1% | 58 | 16.7 | $8.8B |
| STAG | STAG Industrial | Diversified REIT | 7.70% | +2.2% | 100 | 144.9 | $8.1B |
Why this list matters
REITs are one of the most direct ways to earn property income in a stock account, with generally higher yields than the broad market — balanced by real rate sensitivity.
Who it's for
- Income investors who want higher current yield and real-estate exposure in a stock account
- Investors seeking diversification across property types they couldn't easily own directly
- Those comparing individual REITs rather than buying a broad real-estate fund
- Holders comparing a REIT they own against its peers on yield and safety
Benefits
- REITs must distribute most of their income, which supports generally high yields
- Exposure to physical property — apartments, warehouses, data centers, and more
- A degree of inflation pass-through where rents reset over time
Risks
- Interest-rate sensitivity — REIT prices and yields often move with rates
- Property-cycle and occupancy risk that varies a lot by sector
- Debt loads, since real estate is financed heavily
- Some property types (certain retail and office) face structural headwinds
- REIT distributions are taxed differently from qualified dividends — check your situation
What to watch
- How well the distribution is covered — for REITs, look at funds from operations (FFO), not just the payout ratio, alongside the Distribution Safety Score
- The property type and its cycle — data centers and industrial differ from retail and office
- Interest-rate direction, which weighs heavily on the sector
- Balance-sheet leverage and debt maturities
How we rank these investments
This page is a curated universe, not a ranked buy list — the table sorts on any column. These are the dimensions we surface and what each tells you.
- Distribution yield. The current distribution as a share of price. REIT yields are generally higher than the broad market and vary a lot by property type.
- Distribution growth. How fast the payout is rising. Steady growth is a strong signal, especially for the higher-quality REITs.
- Distribution Safety Score. Dividend Vision's proprietary read on how durable a payout looks, from the same one scorer used across the site.
- Valuation. REITs are often valued on funds from operations (FFO) rather than earnings; standard P/E can look distorted for them.
- Total return. Price change plus distributions. For REITs the distribution is usually a large share of total return.
- Property type. Residential, industrial, data center, retail, net-lease, healthcare, or specialty — each has a distinct cycle and risk profile.
- Liquidity & size. Market capitalization and trading volume. Larger, more liquid REITs are easier to trade and tend to be less volatile.
- Leverage. Real estate is debt-financed, so balance-sheet strength and debt maturities matter for the distribution.
- Distribution frequency. How often a distribution is paid. Most REITs pay quarterly, though a few pay monthly.
Frequently asked questions
What are REIT stocks?
REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are companies that own income-producing property — apartments, warehouses, data centers, retail, and more — and are required to distribute most of their taxable income to shareholders. This page tracks 25 individual REITs with live data.
Why do REITs have high yields?
By law, REITs must pay out the large majority of their taxable income to keep their tax-advantaged status. That requirement, combined with steady rental cash flows, is why REITs generally yield more than the broad stock market.
Are REIT dividends safe?
It depends on the REIT and its property type. Well-occupied, moderately leveraged REITs in strong sectors tend to have durable distributions, while highly leveraged or structurally challenged ones are riskier. The Distribution Safety Score helps gauge this. Nothing here is investment advice.
What is FFO and why does it matter for REITs?
Funds from operations (FFO) adds depreciation back to earnings, giving a truer picture of a REIT's cash flow than net income. Because real estate carries large non-cash depreciation charges, REITs are usually judged on FFO rather than standard earnings or P/E.
How do interest rates affect REITs?
REITs are rate-sensitive. Rising rates make their yields less competitive with bonds and raise their borrowing costs, which can weigh on prices; falling rates tend to help. Rate moves are one of the biggest drivers of REIT performance.
Do REITs pay monthly dividends?
Most REITs pay quarterly, but a few well-known names pay monthly. If monthly income is your goal, check each REIT's distribution frequency on its ticker page, or see our Monthly Income ETFs list for fund options.
How are REIT dividends taxed?
REIT distributions are often taxed as ordinary income rather than at the lower qualified-dividend rate, though a portion can be return of capital. Tax treatment depends on your situation — this is general information, not tax advice.
What's the difference between REIT stocks and a REIT ETF?
A REIT ETF bundles many REITs into one fund. This page lets you see and compare the individual REITs by property type and yield, each linking to a full analysis. For fund exposure, see our REIT ETFs list.
How often is this list updated?
The membership is curated, while yields, prices, market caps, and Safety Scores refresh from our data pipeline on every build. The figures reflect the most recent data run.
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