National Retail Properties, Inc.

National Retail Properties, Inc., (NYSE: NNN) is a REIT owning 2,846 freestanding retail stores in 48 states, leased to more than 400 tenants, in 37 lines of trade (as of June 30, 2018). A conservative balance sheet, a strong portfolio with 98.5% occupancy, and a well-protected cash dividend have helped NNN deliver 29 consecutive annual dividend increases and an average total return of 12.8% per year over the last 15 years, 12.5% per year over the last 20 years and 12.5% per year for the last 25 years.