Realestate investing equity analysts have upgraded multiple

Equity analysts have upgraded multiple large-cap real estate investing firms, citing strong cash flow projections and robust dividend yields above 4%. The FTSE Nareit index is now outperforming the broader market year-to-date by 3.5%. Realty Income has a simple mission: It aims to provide its investors with dependable monthly dividend income that steadily rises. The REIT has certainly delivered on its mission over the years. This investment range can support a low- to mid-single-digit annual growth rate in its cash flow per share. That should support a similar growth rate in its dividend payment. EPR is on track to grow its cash flow per share by around 4.3% this year and has already increased its monthly dividend payment by 3.5% this year. Office REITs within the real estate investing category are rebounding, adding 1.5% over the past five sessions, supported by tech firms expanding urban footprints despite hybrid work trends.