HomeCompareO vs KO

O vs KO: Dividend Comparison 2026

O yields 5.97% · KO yields 3.11% · See full DRIP projection below

vsEnter any two US tickers
After 10 years · $10,000 invested · DRIP enabled
🏆 O wins by $721.00 in total portfolio value
10 years
O
Realty Income Corporation
5.97%
Share price
$52.30
Annual div
$3.12
5Y div CAGR
3.2%
Payout ratio
76%
After 10 yrs · $10,000 · DRIP
Portfolio value
$22.7K
Annual income
$1,416.15
Full O calculator →
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
3.11%
Share price
$63.10
Annual div
$1.96
5Y div CAGR
4.2%
Payout ratio
71%
After 10 yrs · $10,000 · DRIP
Portfolio value
$22.0K
Annual income
$610.29
Full KO calculator →

Portfolio growth — O vs KO

Annual dividend income

MetricOKO
Forward yield5.97%3.11%
Annual dividend / share$3.12$1.96
Payout ratio76%71%
1-year div growth2.8%5.4%
5-year div CAGR3.2%4.2%
Portfolio after 10y$22.7K$22.0K
Annual income after 10y$1,416.15$610.29
Total dividends collected$9.6K$4.5K
Payment frequencymonthlyquarterly
SectorREITConsumer Staples

Year-by-year: O vs KO ($10,000, DRIP)

YearO PortfolioO Income/yrKO PortfolioKO Income/yrGap
1$10,826$615.65$10,834$323.66$8.00KO
2$11,727$673.66$11,734$347.64$7.00KO
3$12,710$737.59$12,706$373.31+$4.00O
4$13,785$808.08$13,754$400.76+$31.00O
5$14,961$885.87$14,886$430.12+$75.00O
6$16,247$971.76$16,107$461.52+$140.00O
7$17,655$1,066.66$17,423$495.09+$232.00O
8$19,197$1,171.57$18,843$530.98+$354.00O
9$20,888$1,287.65$20,373$569.32+$515.00O
10$22,743$1,416.15$22,022$610.29+$721.00O

O vs KO: Complete Analysis 2026

OREIT

Nicknamed 'The Monthly Dividend Company', Realty Income is a net-lease REIT with 15,000+ properties across the US and Europe. It has paid monthly dividends for 55+ consecutive years with 126 dividend increases since 1994 — a true Dividend Aristocrat. Its tenants include Walgreens, Dollar General, and FedEx. A cornerstone holding for income investors.

Full O Calculator →

KOConsumer Staples

Coca-Cola is a Dividend King with 62+ consecutive years of dividend increases. Operating in 200+ countries with brands including Coke, Sprite, Fanta, and Dasani. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds ~$24B in KO stock — and his yield on cost exceeds 50% from his 1980s purchases, illustrating the power of long-term dividend compounding.

Full KO Calculator →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O or KO better for dividend income in 2026?
O currently offers a 5.97% yield (3.12/share/year) while KO offers 3.11% (1.96/share/year). O provides higher current income. However, KO has grown its dividend faster (4.2% 5Y CAGR), which may lead to better long-term income through compounding.
How much would $10,000 in O vs KO earn per year?
With $10,000 invested today: O pays approximately $597/year. KO pays approximately $311/year. With DRIP reinvestment over 10 years, these grow to $1,416/year (O) and $610/year (KO).
Does O or KO pay monthly dividends?
O pays monthly dividends. KO pays quarterly dividends. O pays monthly, which is preferred by investors who need regular cash flow.
📬

Get this O vs KO comparison by email

Save your analysis + get weekly dividend insights. Free forever.

More comparisons

O vs MAINO vs STAGO vs ADCO vs NNNO vs VICIO vs PEPO vs PGO vs JNJKO vs PEPKO vs PGKO vs JNJKO vs MCD

⚠️ Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. All projections use historical data; actual results will vary.