These 10 Dividend Stocks are Outperforming the Market in 2025

2. Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE:BNL)

Dividend yield: 6.88%

Dividend payout ratio: 134.30%

Ex-Dividend Date: March 31, 2025

Number of Hedge Funds: 20

Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE:BNL) is a U.S.-based real estate investment trust. The industry-focused company invests primarily in single-tenant commercial real estate properties net leased on a long-term basis to a diversified group of tenants. The different property types that the company deals with include healthcare, restaurants, retail, office, and industrial properties.

As of February 28, 2025, the year-to-date of Broadstone (NYSE:BNL) stands at 6.88%. The company’s adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) grew to $1.43 per share. The fourth quarter results also announced the simplification of the clinical healthcare portfolio alongside $400 million in total investments. John Moragne, Chief Executive Officer of Broadstone (NYSE:BNL), also talked about the company’s future progress.

“We are well set up for growth in 2025 and beyond through our differentiated core building blocks of growth, including a strong pipeline of new investments and more than $200 million of high-quality build-to-suit developments scheduled to phase into completion during 2025 and 2026.”

The anticipated continued expansion, arising from solid investment pipelines and premium developments, strengthens the positive outlook for the company.

Broadstone (NYSE:BNL) provides a 6.88% dividend yield. However, a high payout ratio of 134.30% signals concerns regarding the company’s potential to cover its future investments. Hedge fund holders in Q4 2024 stands at 11, indicating moderate institutional backing of the stock.

Analysts offer a mixed Buy and Hold rating. The 1-year median price target of $18 suggests a 6.82% upside. Investors purchasing stocks before March 31, 2025, will be eligible for dividend payment on April 15, 2025.