During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

One Liberty Properties has transitioned from a diversified REIT to a pure-play industrial REIT focused on fungible logistics warehouses. OLP executed a methodical asset rotation, selling retail at favorable cap rates and acquiring logistics assets with strong lease escalators and low capex. Despite flat AFFO/share in 2026 due to transition headwinds, OLP is positioned for moderate AFFO/share growth from 2027 onward.

GREAT NECK, N.Y., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One Liberty Properties, Inc. (NYSE: OLP) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.45 per share.

One Liberty Properties (OLP) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.48 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.47 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.48 per share a year ago.

– Approximately 84% of Base Rent to be Derived from Industrial Properties – – Rental Income Increases 11.6% Year Over Year in First Quarter – GREAT NECK, N.Y., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One Liberty Properties, Inc. (NYSE: OLP), a real estate investment trust focused on the ownership of industrial properties, today announced operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Realty Income and VICI Properties are highlighted as top net lease REITs with wide moats and attractive valuations. Net lease REITs benefit from long-term, predictable cash flows and cost-of-capital advantages, especially those with access to European debt markets. O trades at 15.1x P/AFFO (below its historical 17.7x), offers a 5.0% yield, and is forecasted for a 15% 12-month total return.

High-yield 'mousetrap' REITs consistently underperform, with significant risk of dividend cuts and capital loss, as evidenced by recent 12-month returns lagging VNQ by over 1,000 bps. Dividend Safety scores are critical; REITs rated F face a 40% chance of a cut within 12 months, often resulting in sharp share price declines. Key danger signals include high payout ratios, weak revenues, and heavy debt loads.

One Liberty Properties is upgraded to Strong Buy, reflecting a compelling 8.4% yield and significant undervaluation. OLP's strategic pivot to 82% industrial assets positions it for durable earnings growth as market conditions recover in the long term. The payout ratio remains elevated at ~93.8%, but even a cut to a more manageable ~80% payout, for example, would sustain a robust yield near 7.2%.

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One Liberty Properties (OLP) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).