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Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. “23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries.” —Barron's Weekly. Interviewed by Barron's, Steven Wieting, strategist at Citi-Wealth, noted that growing dividends are tangible benefits for shareholders and hallmarks of companies with strong balance sheets. “Nobody can fake a dividend,” he said.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Kimco Realty (KIM) have what it takes?

When Your REIT Will Cut Its Dividend

Kimco's grocery-anchored premium properties in high-growth areas, diverse tenant base and healthy balance sheet are upsides. Yet, e-commerce adoption ails.

Dividend cut announcements trigger sharp REIT sell-offs, regardless of whether cuts are forced by trouble or are responsible capital allocation decisions. I consistently find opportunity in buying REITs after responsible dividend cuts, as the market often overreacts despite strong underlying fundamentals. Historical examples like WPC, BRX, KIM, WSR, and GOOD show significant price recovery after responsible cuts, offering attractive entry points for investors.

From Kimco's grocery-anchored centers to Realty Income's net lease portfolios, we break down which REIT could lead in 2025.

Kimco Realty CEO Conor Flynn joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk the commercial real estate space, quarterly results, grocery chain properties and more.

Kimco Realty CEO Conor Flynn joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk the commercial real estate space, quarterly results, grocery chain properties and more.

Kimco Realty CEO Conor Flynn told Jim Cramer that the changing business environment at shopping centers features services in addition to traditional retail storefronts. "Services is all about in person, all about the e-commerce-resistant type use, and that's what's driving vacancy rates to all-time lows," Flynn said, adding that service businesses are often related to health and wellness, like urgent care and veterinary facilities.

Kimco Realty beat 1Q25 FFO estimates by $0.02 per share, driven by strong lease activity and robust same-property NOI growth. The REIT benefits from favorable supply-demand trends, low vacancy rates, and high rent spreads in metropolitan shopping centers. Kimco Realty offers a high FFO yield of 8.3% and a low dividend pay-out ratio, making it an attractive option for passive income investors.