Top 10 Dividend and Distribution-Paying REITs
The best REITs for 2025 providing strong dividends and distributions
Quick Definition: Dividend and distribution-paying REITs are real estate investment trusts that own or finance income-generating properties and distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders as dividends.
The top 10 dividend and distribution-paying REITs for 2025 are selected for their high yields, financial stability, and diversified real estate portfolios. These REITs offer income-focused investors reliable cash flow, exposure to real estate markets, and potential for capital appreciation, making them ideal for passive income and portfolio diversification.
| # | Ticker | Name | Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ORC | Orchid Island Capital | 19.94% |
| 2 | ARR | Armour Residential REIT | 18.43% |
| 3 | OPI | Office Properties Income Trust | 17.41% |
| 4 | TWO | Two Harbors Investment | 15.18% |
| 5 | AGNC | AGNC Investment | 13.93% |
| 6 | BDN | Brandywine Realty Trust | 13.57% |
| 7 | PMT | PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | 12.91% |
| 8 | NLY | Annaly Capital Management | 12.57% |
| 9 | NYMT | New York Mortgage Trust | 11.25% |
| 10 | NHPAP | National Healthcare Properties Inc. 7.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock | 10.16% |
Yields are subject to change and not guaranteed.