W.P. Carey (WPC)


Market Price (9/5/2026): $70.36 | Market Cap: $15.9 BilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Diversified REITs

W.P. Carey (WPC)


Market Price (9/5/2026): $70.36
Market Cap: $15.9 Bil
Sector: Real Estate
Industry: Diversified REITs

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.2%, Dividend Yield is 5.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.9%, FCF Yield is 7.7%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 53%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 68%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 68%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 17%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include E-commerce Logistics REITs, Data Center REITs, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -5.3%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -40%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 55%

Key risks
WPC key risks include [1] questionable dividend sustainability due to an extremely high payout ratio and a recent dividend reduction, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.2%, Dividend Yield is 5.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.9%, FCF Yield is 7.7%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 53%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 68%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 68%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 17%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include E-commerce Logistics REITs, Data Center REITs, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -5.3%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -40%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 55%
7 Key risks
WPC key risks include [1] questionable dividend sustainability due to an extremely high payout ratio and a recent dividend reduction, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

W.P. Carey (WPC) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Macroeconomic Headwinds from Surging Interest Rates.

W.P. Carey's stock movement since late May 2026 has been significantly influenced by broader macroeconomic pressures, specifically rising Treasury yields. The 30-year Treasury yield neared a 19-year high of approximately 5.33%, and the 10-year yield climbed to about 4.74%, which negatively impacted rate-sensitive real estate investment trusts (REITs), including W.P. Carey. Higher interest rates generally increase borrowing costs for REITs and can make their dividend yields less attractive compared to "safer" fixed-income investments.

2. Concerns Over High Dividend Payout Ratio.

Despite W.P. Carey increasing its quarterly cash dividend to $0.94 per share (equivalent to an annualized dividend rate of $3.76 per share) on June 11, 2026, the company's dividend payout ratio has been reported at a high level, approximately 128.33% or 124.67%. A high payout ratio can raise concerns among investors about the long-term sustainability of the dividend, particularly in an environment of rising interest rates that could strain cash flows or limit future growth.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

W.P. Carey (WPC) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Macroeconomic Headwinds from Surging Interest Rates.

W.P. Carey's stock movement since late May 2026 has been significantly influenced by broader macroeconomic pressures, specifically rising Treasury yields. The 30-year Treasury yield neared a 19-year high of approximately 5.33%, and the 10-year yield climbed to about 4.74%, which negatively impacted rate-sensitive real estate investment trusts (REITs), including W.P. Carey. Higher interest rates generally increase borrowing costs for REITs and can make their dividend yields less attractive compared to "safer" fixed-income investments.

2. Concerns Over High Dividend Payout Ratio.

Despite W.P. Carey increasing its quarterly cash dividend to $0.94 per share (equivalent to an annualized dividend rate of $3.76 per share) on June 11, 2026, the company's dividend payout ratio has been reported at a high level, approximately 128.33% or 124.67%. A high payout ratio can raise concerns among investors about the long-term sustainability of the dividend, particularly in an environment of rising interest rates that could strain cash flows or limit future growth.

3. Mixed Analyst Sentiment and Valuation Concerns.

Analyst sentiment regarding W.P. Carey remained mixed during the period, contributing to investor caution. The stock held a consensus "Hold" rating from 14 Wall Street analysts, with an average price target of $79.38 as of early September 2026. This average target implied limited upside from its then-current price of $70.07. While some firms upgraded the stock (e.g., BNP Paribas Exane to "Outperform" on July 29, 2026), others maintained a more cautious stance, citing valuation and interest rate risks.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.2% change in WPC stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -22.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269042026Change
Stock Price ($)73.4770.38-4.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7611,7911.7%
Net Income Margin (%)29.3%36.3%23.8%
P/E Multiple31.424.4-22.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)221226-2.4%
Cumulative Contribution-4.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WPC-4.2% 
Market (SPY)1.8%-15.9%
Sector (XLRE)-0.1%77.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.2% change in WPC stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -28.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269042026Change
Stock Price ($)72.6970.38-3.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7161,7914.4%
Net Income Margin (%)27.2%36.3%33.8%
P/E Multiple34.424.4-28.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)220226-2.4%
Cumulative Contribution-3.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WPC-3.2% 
Market (SPY)12.6%5.8%
Sector (XLRE)0.9%75.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.7% change in WPC stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 78.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120259042026Change
Stock Price ($)63.5570.3810.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,6441,7919.0%
Net Income Margin (%)20.4%36.3%78.0%
P/E Multiple41.724.4-41.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)221226-2.4%
Cumulative Contribution10.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WPC10.7% 
Market (SPY)20.4%-0.9%
Sector (XLRE)6.5%63.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 31.3% change in WPC stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 59.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239042026Change
Stock Price ($)53.6270.3831.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,6671,7917.5%
Net Income Margin (%)45.2%36.3%-19.6%
P/E Multiple15.324.459.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)215226-4.8%
Cumulative Contribution31.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WPC31.3% 
Market (SPY)77.1%22.4%
Sector (XLRE)30.3%69.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
WPC Return23%0%-10%-11%25%12%39%
Peers Return33%-13%5%-1%13%14%54%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WPC Win Rate67%50%25%50%67%67% 
Peers Win Rate68%47%45%55%60%67% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
WPC Max Drawdown-8%-22%-36%-20%-12%-10% 
Peers Max Drawdown-12%-29%-26%-18%-15%-10% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: O, ADC, NNN, BNL, PLD. See WPC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/4/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventWPCS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-26.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.3%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven518 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-20.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven938 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-12.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven26 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-48.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven93.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven436 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-14.8%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven137 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-14.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven35 days62 days

Compare to O, ADC, NNN, BNL, PLD

In The Past

W.P. Carey's stock fell -5.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventWPCS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-26.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.3%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven518 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-20.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven938 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-48.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven93.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven436 days140 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-20.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.5%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven80 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-45.6%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven83.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven203 days1085 days

Compare to O, ADC, NNN, BNL, PLD

In The Past

W.P. Carey's stock fell -5.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.1% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About W.P. Carey (WPC)

W.P. Carey (WPC) is a large net lease Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition and management of a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate. As a net lease REIT, WPC primarily invests in properties where the tenant is responsible for most property expenses, such as taxes, insurance, and maintenance, in addition to rent. This business model is designed to generate stable and predictable income from its real estate holdings.

The company's main offering involves providing operationally-critical commercial properties to single-tenant businesses. These properties span various sectors, including industrial, warehouse, office, retail, and self-storage. WPC leases these properties under long-term agreements that typically include built-in rent escalators, ensuring a steady and growing revenue stream for the company.

WPC's primary customers are single-tenant businesses requiring these specific types of commercial real estate to conduct their operations. Its portfolio is strategically diversified across a wide range of tenants, property types, and tenant industries to mitigate risk. Geographically, WPC primarily serves markets in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe, catering to a broad array of companies within these regions.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe W.P. Carey:
  • W.P. Carey is like an Equity Residential for businesses.
  • It's similar to American Tower, but for a diverse portfolio of industrial, office, and retail buildings instead of just cell towers.
  • Think of it as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, but for commercial buildings instead of vehicles.

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  • Industrial Properties: W. P. Carey leases industrial real estate to businesses for various operational needs.
  • Warehouse Properties: The company provides warehouse facilities for storage, logistics, and distribution purposes.
  • Office Properties: W. P. Carey leases office buildings and spaces to a diverse range of companies.
  • Retail Properties: The company offers commercial spaces for retail businesses under long-term net leases.
  • Self-Storage Properties: W. P. Carey leases self-storage facilities to individuals and businesses requiring flexible storage solutions.

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W.P. Carey (WPC) is a net lease REIT, meaning its customers are the companies that lease its commercial real estate properties under long-term agreements. These customers are its tenants. Based on its financial disclosures as of September 30, 2020, its major customers (tenants) are:

  • Hellweg (private company)
  • U-Haul (subsidiary of Amerco, UHAL)
  • Advance Auto Parts (AAP)
  • Ryder System, Inc. (R)
  • Extra Space Storage (EXR)
  • The Boyd Group (BYD.TO on the Toronto Stock Exchange)
  • Sonepar (private company)
  • Trane Technologies (TT)
  • NVIDIA (NVDA)
  • Generali (private company for the purposes of US symbol identification)

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Jason E. Fox, Chief Executive Officer, President and Board Member

Jason E. Fox joined W. P. Carey’s Investment Department in 2002 and has held various senior leadership positions within the Investments Team, including Co-Head of Global Investments starting in 2012 and Head of Global Investments in 2015. He was appointed President in 2015 and became Chief Executive Officer and a Board Member in January 2018. Mr. Fox has been responsible for more than $10 billion in acquisitions since joining the firm. In addition, he has served as Chairman, Trustee, and Chief Executive Officer of Net Lease Office Properties (NYSE: NLOP) since 2023. Prior to joining W. P. Carey, Mr. Fox worked at the Spectrem Group, a consulting and M&A advisory firm in San Francisco, and spent two years teaching mathematics and physics at The Hotchkiss School. He earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Civil Engineering and Environmental Science from the University of Notre Dame.

Toni Sanzone, Chief Financial Officer

Toni Sanzone was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2017, having previously served as interim CFO since October 2016. She joined W. P. Carey in 2013 as Corporate Controller and was named Chief Accounting Officer in 2015. In her current role, Ms. Sanzone oversees vital financial and risk mitigation functions across the U.S. and Europe, including accounting, financial reporting, information technology, internal audit, tax, and treasury. She has also served as Chief Financial Officer of Net Lease Office Properties (NYSE: NLOP) since September 2023 and was CFO of CPA:18 – Global until its merger with W. P. Carey in August 2022. Before joining W. P. Carey, Ms. Sanzone served as Corporate Controller at iStar Inc., a publicly traded REIT acquired by Safehold in 2023, from 2006 to 2013. She also held various accounting and financial reporting roles at Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. from 2004 to 2006, and was in the assurance and advisory services practice of Deloitte LLP from 1998 to 2004. Ms. Sanzone is a Certified Public Accountant.

Gino M. Sabatini, Managing Director, Head of Investments

Gino M. Sabatini joined W. P. Carey in 2000 and has held several key roles within the Investments Department, including Co-Head of Global Investments (starting in 2012) and Head of U.S. Net Lease Investments (2015). He was appointed Head of Investments in 2016, where he is responsible for the sourcing, negotiating, and structuring of all investments across North America and Europe. Mr. Sabatini has been responsible for over $6 billion in acquisitions over a five-year period. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Susan C. Hyde, Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Ethics Officer & Corporate Secretary

Susan C. Hyde joined W. P. Carey in 1990 and has served in numerous leadership positions throughout her tenure, including Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Investor Relations. She was appointed Chief Administrative Officer in 2017. Ms. Hyde is a member of W. P. Carey's Operating Committee and co-chairs its ESG Committee.

Peter Bates, Managing Director, Head of North American Asset Management

Peter Bates joined W. P. Carey’s Asset Management Team in 2011 and currently serves as Managing Director and Head of North American Asset Management. In this role, he oversees the proactive asset management and development activities of the company's North American portfolio. Prior to W. P. Carey, Mr. Bates was a principal at Breakwater Advisors, a commercial real estate advisory firm. He also served as the Director of Acquisitions at Allegiance Realty Corporation from 2007 to 2009 and provided real estate advisory services for Integra Realty Resources from 2002 to 2007. Mr. Bates earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Vermont.

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The key risks to W.P. Carey (WPC), a diversified net lease REIT, are primarily centered around the financial health of its tenants, the macroeconomic environment, and the competitive nature of real estate investments.

  1. Tenant Credit Quality and Bankruptcies: As a net lease REIT, W.P. Carey's revenue is heavily dependent on its tenants' ability to make timely rent payments under long-term leases. The bankruptcy or insolvency of a tenant, particularly those with sub-investment-grade leases or significant concentration, could lead to a reduction in revenue, increased carrying costs for the vacant property, and potential litigation. While the company aims for a diversified portfolio, tenant-specific or industry-specific downturns remain a risk.

  2. Interest Rate Sensitivity and Inflation: W.P. Carey is sensitive to changes in interest rates. Rising interest rates can increase the company's borrowing costs, thereby reducing its profitability and potentially impacting its cost of capital relative to competitors. Although the majority of its leases include rent escalators, including inflation-linked ones, there is a risk that inflation or other expenses could increase at a rate higher than the contractual rent increases, negatively affecting the company's financial performance. High interest rates can also adversely affect tenants' financial health and the overall demand for properties.

  3. Competitive Investment Landscape: W.P. Carey operates in a highly competitive market for acquiring real estate investments. It competes with various entities, including other REITs, private equity firms, and institutional investors. This intense competition can lead to pricing pressures and make it challenging for W.P. Carey to secure accretive investments that align with its business strategies and maintain its market share, especially if competitors have a higher risk tolerance or access to cheaper capital.

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W.P. Carey (WPC) operates within the vast commercial real estate market, focusing on net lease properties across various sectors in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe. The addressable markets for their services can be identified by the total value of these commercial real estate segments.

United States

  • The overall U.S. commercial real estate market was valued at approximately $22.5 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • The U.S. net lease investment market saw an annual investment volume of $51.4 billion in 2025. Another estimate suggests the net lease market may be worth well over $100 billion per year, accounting for about 11% of all U.S. commercial real estate transactions.
  • For specific property types:
    • The combined value of office real estate in the United States is estimated at $3.25 trillion.
    • The combined value of industrial real estate (including warehouses) in the United States is estimated at $2.4 trillion.
    • The combined value of retail real estate in the United States is estimated at $2.9 trillion.
    • The U.S. self-storage market was estimated at approximately $56.81 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $83.20 billion by 2030.

Northern and Western Europe

  • The total European commercial property market was approximately €8.8 trillion as of Q4 2022.
  • The European net lease market, proxied by corporate disposals (sale-leasebacks), has averaged over €20 billion per annum in transactions over the last 10 years, with EMEA corporate disposals reaching €29.2 billion in 2021.
  • For specific property types:
    • Office properties constituted 31.35% of the European commercial real estate market share in 2025. Based on the total market value, this segment would be approximately €2.76 trillion.
    • Logistics properties (including warehouses and industrial) accounted for 33.9% of the European commercial real estate market share in 2025. Based on the total market value, this segment would be approximately €2.98 trillion.
    • While a specific market size for European retail real estate as a total value was not found, it is a component of the broader European commercial real estate market.
    • The Europe self-storage market was valued at approximately $17.04 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $27.29 billion by 2033.

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W.P. Carey (WPC) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several strategic initiatives and inherent portfolio characteristics:

  • Strategic Investments in Industrial, Warehouse, and Retail Properties: W.P. Carey continues to expand its diversified portfolio by making strategic investments, particularly in high-quality single-tenant industrial, warehouse, and retail assets in the U.S. and Europe. The company completed $1.3 billion in investments in 2023, largely in industrial and warehouse properties, and reported $375 million in investments in Q1 2024 with a strong pipeline for the remainder of 2024 and 2026 investment volume guidance between $1.25 billion and $1.75 billion. These acquisitions directly contribute to an increase in their rental income base.
  • Contractual Rent Escalations: A significant portion of W.P. Carey's Annual Base Rent (ABR), over 99%, is derived from leases with built-in rent escalations. Nearly half of these escalations are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), providing a natural hedge against inflation and a consistent source of organic revenue growth. The company reported contractual same-store rent growth of 3.1% year-over-year in Q1 2024.
  • Carey Tenant Solutions Platform: Launched in early 2026, the Carey Tenant Solutions platform aims to formalize and grow opportunities by sourcing projects from W.P. Carey's existing tenant base. This initiative focuses on build-to-suit projects, expansions, and redevelopments, deepening relationships with current tenants and contributing to future deal volume.
  • Recycling Capital from Office and Non-Core Asset Dispositions: W.P. Carey has been strategically exiting its office segment and disposing of other non-core assets, such as self-storage operating properties. The capital generated from these sales is being redeployed into higher-yielding industrial, warehouse, and retail properties, which is expected to enhance overall portfolio quality and drive accretive revenue growth.
  • Expanding European Investment Opportunities: The company has observed a narrowing of bid-ask spreads in Europe, which is increasing opportunities for strategic investments in the region. Given W.P. Carey's significant presence in Northern and Western Europe, this trend is anticipated to facilitate more accretive acquisitions and contribute to revenue growth.

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Share Issuance

  • In February 2026, W.P. Carey completed a public offering of 6.9 million shares of common stock, including the full exercise of the underwriters' option, generating total gross proceeds of $496.8 million.
  • The company sold 6.3 million shares under its At-The-Market (ATM) program through forward sale agreements in 2025, resulting in approximately $423 million in gross proceeds available for settlement.
  • Proceeds from these share issuances are intended to fund potential future investments, repay various indebtedness including amounts under its unsecured revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes.

Outbound Investments

  • W.P. Carey achieved a record full-year investment volume of $2.1 billion in 2025. These investments were at a weighted-average initial cash cap rate of approximately 7.6% and an estimated average yield of about 9.2% over leases averaging 17 years.
  • Approximately 68% of the 2025 investment volume was in single-tenant warehouse and industrial properties, with retail properties comprising around 22%. Geographically, about 69% of investments were in the U.S. and 26% in Europe.
  • For 2026, W.P. Carey has set an initial investment volume guidance range of $1.25 billion to $1.75 billion, anticipating cap rates in the mid-to-low 7% range. The company also expects dispositions between $250 million and $750 million in 2026, including the planned sale of remaining operating self-storage assets.

Capital Expenditures

  • W.P. Carey's business model as a net lease REIT typically results in minimal capital expenditures on properties, as tenants are often responsible for such costs.
  • The company launched its Carey Tenant Solutions platform in early 2026, which has completed $50 million in projects and has $290 million underway, focusing on build-to-suits, expansions, and redevelopment projects.

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Peer Outperformance in Diversified REITs

WPC has outperformed 91% of its 11 Diversified REITs peers over 5Y. Diversified REITs ranks 7th of 12 industries in Real Estate by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Diversified REITs constituents that WPC has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
57%
of 14 industry peers · 11.1% return
3Y
67%
of 12 industry peers · 33.9% return
5Y
91%
of 11 industry peers · 20.2% return
No Diversified REITs peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten WPC by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Real Estate sector, ranked by 5Y. Diversified REITs is WPC's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Health Care REITs 14 17.9%61.4%59.2% WELL 207% · CTRE 123% · DHC 121%
Retail REITs 22 12.2%38.5%34.1% IVT 1599% · SKT 163% · SPG 101%
Real Estate Development 6 -8.3%17.1%20.2% JOE 49% · AXR 46% · FOR 37%
Other Specialized REITs 11 7.9%21.6%13.5% IRM 188% · LAMR 67% · EPR 66%
Hotel & Resort REITs 16 27.8%27.6%5.3% RHP 76% · HST 73% · DRH 54%
Industrial REITs 11 16.5%20.9%3.0% FR 25% · EGP 25% · PLD 14%
Diversified REITs ← 12 10.1%29.6%-7.3% CTO 70% · WPC 20% · LXP 13%
Multi-Family Residential REITs 13 -4.2%4.0%-18.2% AIV 13% · ESS -1% · VMRK -7%
Single-Family Residential REITs 4 -2.3%2.6%-19.5% AMH -12% · ELS -19% · INVH -20%
Real Estate Services 27 -13.9%-7.9%-25.0% REAX 867% · MDRR 567% · CHCI 272%
Office REITs 18 -4.9%18.8%-28.3% PSTL 61% · CDP 54% · SLG 10%
Telecom Tower REITs 3 -6.4%-9.1%-43.8% AMT -32% · SBAC -44% · CCI -51%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

WPCOADCNNNBNLPLDMedian
NameW.P. Car.Realty I.Agree Re.NNN REIT Broadsto.Prologis  
Mkt Price70.3861.2572.6244.6320.81137.3465.81
Mkt Cap15.957.18.78.44.0128.212.3
Rev LTM1,7915,9707809534769,1901,372
Op Inc LTM9472,7323785842373,532765
FCF LTM1,2214,1665346732575,241947
FCF 3Y Avg1,4253,6934736482545,2001,037
CFO LTM1,2214,1665346732835,241947
CFO 3Y Avg1,4253,6934736482815,2001,037

Growth & Margins

WPCOADCNNNBNLPLDMedian
NameW.P. Car.Realty I.Agree Re.NNN REIT Broadsto.Prologis  
Rev Chg LTM9.0%10.0%18.2%6.5%7.7%7.3%8.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.5%17.6%17.3%6.1%2.5%6.0%6.1%
Rev Chg Q7.0%6.6%16.8%7.7%8.3%11.1%8.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.7%1.5%3.9%1.9%2.0%2.7%1.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM16.4%15.5%19.5%5.9%9.3%4.9%12.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg7.2%22.9%17.2%5.8%3.3%4.5%6.5%
Op Mgn LTM52.9%45.8%48.4%61.2%49.8%38.4%49.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg49.9%44.0%48.4%61.8%49.5%37.5%48.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.2%0.5%0.1%0.2%-1.1%0.1%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM68.2%69.8%68.5%70.6%59.4%57.0%68.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg84.7%69.0%70.4%72.0%62.9%61.4%69.7%
FCF/Rev LTM68.2%69.8%68.5%70.6%54.0%57.0%68.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg84.7%69.0%70.4%72.0%56.8%61.4%69.7%

Valuation

WPCOADCNNNBNLPLDMedian
NameW.P. Car.Realty I.Agree Re.NNN REIT Broadsto.Prologis  
Mkt Cap15.957.18.78.44.0128.212.3
P/S8.99.611.28.98.313.99.2
P/Op Inc16.820.923.114.516.736.318.8
P/EBIT15.922.323.314.115.622.219.0
P/E24.445.038.821.927.230.528.8
P/CFO13.013.716.312.514.024.513.9
Total Yield9.2%7.5%6.8%9.9%9.2%6.3%8.3%
Dividend Yield5.1%5.2%4.2%5.4%5.5%3.0%5.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg10.5%7.1%6.1%7.9%7.8%4.8%7.5%
D/E0.60.50.40.60.70.30.6
Net D/E0.50.50.40.60.70.30.5

Returns

WPCOADCNNNBNLPLDMedian
NameW.P. Car.Realty I.Agree Re.NNN REIT Broadsto.Prologis  
1M Rtn-2.5%-1.9%-4.2%-5.8%-1.8%-2.4%-2.5%
3M Rtn-4.3%2.0%-0.0%0.6%2.5%-4.3%0.3%
6M Rtn-0.5%-3.3%-8.8%1.6%12.0%3.6%0.6%
12M Rtn11.1%10.8%5.2%11.4%19.9%25.9%11.2%
3Y Rtn33.9%31.0%37.9%37.2%59.7%23.8%35.5%
1M Excs Rtn-2.2%-1.5%-4.6%-5.2%-1.8%-1.4%-2.0%
3M Excs Rtn-8.8%-2.6%-4.6%-4.0%-2.0%-8.8%-4.3%
6M Excs Rtn-15.0%-17.8%-23.3%-12.9%-2.6%-10.9%-13.9%
12M Excs Rtn-7.6%-7.9%-13.5%-7.3%1.2%7.2%-7.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-40.3%-42.4%-37.1%-37.3%-13.8%-50.7%-38.8%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Investing primarily in operationally-critical, single-tenant commercial real estate properties that1,7161,5831,741  
Single Segment   1,479 
Investment Management    19
Real Estate    1,312
Total1,7161,5831,7411,4791,332


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20042003200220011999
Real Estate540135633
Management340388 
Other 111 
Hotel    1
Total882526534


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
Real Estate705592385460272
Investment Management3825-433
Total708599410455305


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
Real Estate17,96618,07715,34514,58213,811
Investment Management1125136126250
Total17,97718,10215,48114,70814,061


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$70.38 
Market Cap ($ Bil)15.9 
First Trading Date01/21/1998 
Distance from 52W High-8.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$72.27$69.72
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-2.6%0.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility19.6%16.9%
Downside Capture-7.19-14.99
Upside Capture-25.720.39
Correlation (SPY)-16.9%-0.9%
WPC Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.13-0.28-0.240.08-0.000.30
Up Beta-0.65-0.66-0.70-0.06-0.080.25
Down Beta-0.66-0.200.050.230.210.44
Up Capture-19%-16%-25%2%1%8%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days8193161129382
Down Capture103%-10%-7%17%-18%46%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days13233365119363

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WPC
WPC11.1%16.9%0.45-
Sector ETF (XLRE)7.9%14.0%0.3163.9%
Equity (SPY)19.7%12.8%1.13-1.1%
Gold (GLD)24.6%29.2%0.755.4%
Commodities (DBC)44.1%20.4%1.69-10.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.1%13.6%0.3966.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-26.9%43.8%-0.59-7.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WPC
WPC4.3%20.6%0.13-
Sector ETF (XLRE)1.9%19.2%-0.0070.3%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.2%0.5734.6%
Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.8214.8%
Commodities (DBC)10.7%19.5%0.439.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.7%18.9%-0.0171.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.6%52.6%0.3810.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WPC
WPC6.8%25.8%0.27-
Sector ETF (XLRE)6.2%20.4%0.2675.8%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7249.3%
Gold (GLD)12.4%16.3%0.6214.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.3516.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1978.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)64.0%66.2%1.049.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 73120265.7%
Average Daily Volume1.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest7.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity226.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/28/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/2026-1.2%-4.4%-5.9%
4/28/2026-0.8%0.7%2.1%
2/10/2026-0.4%-1.7%-1.1%
10/28/20250.3%-0.3%1.9%
7/29/2025-1.6%2.2%3.3%
4/29/20252.1%0.3%3.2%
2/11/20252.8%7.6%9.8%
10/29/2024-0.9%-1.6%1.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131215
# Negative121310
Median Positive2.1%2.2%2.8%
Median Negative-1.4%-2.0%-2.9%
Max Positive5.3%7.6%17.1%
Max Negative-6.5%-8.7%-9.8%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/2026-1.2%-4.4%-5.9%
4/28/2026-0.8%0.7%2.1%
2/10/2026-0.4%-1.7%-1.1%
10/28/20250.3%-0.3%1.9%
7/29/2025-1.6%2.2%3.3%
4/29/20252.1%0.3%3.2%
2/11/20252.8%7.6%9.8%
10/29/2024-0.9%-1.6%1.4%
7/30/2024-4.9%-6.1%-1.8%
4/30/2024-0.4%5.3%2.3%
2/9/2024-6.5%-6.6%-5.2%
11/3/2023-0.6%-2.0%17.1%
7/28/2023-4.5%-6.4%-9.8%
4/28/20231.0%-1.7%-7.3%
2/10/20234.6%3.8%-1.9%
11/4/20223.1%6.4%6.2%
7/29/20225.3%-0.8%1.1%
4/29/2022-5.9%-8.7%-0.8%
2/11/20222.2%2.3%6.6%
10/29/2021-3.0%-2.0%-0.9%
7/30/20210.3%0.1%-4.0%
4/30/20212.1%0.8%2.8%
2/12/20211.9%-1.0%1.4%
10/30/20200.8%6.0%11.4%
7/31/20201.2%0.4%1.7%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131215
# Negative121310
Median Positive2.1%2.2%2.8%
Median Negative-1.4%-2.0%-2.9%
Max Positive5.3%7.6%17.1%
Max Negative-6.5%-8.7%-9.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/29/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/11/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/12/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/09/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/10/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/29/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/11/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/12/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/09/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/10/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
03/31/202204/29/202210-Q
12/31/202102/11/202210-K
09/30/202110/29/202110-Q
06/30/202107/30/202110-Q
03/31/202104/30/202110-Q
12/31/202002/12/202110-K
09/30/202010/30/202010-Q
06/30/202007/31/202010-Q
03/31/202005/01/202010-Q
12/31/201902/21/202010-K
09/30/201911/01/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/29/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 AFFO per diluted shareReported5.195.235.270.4% RaisedGuidance: 5.21 for 2026
2026 Investment volumeReported1.70 Bil1.90 Bil2.10 Bil8.6% RaisedGuidance: 1.75 Bil for 2026
2026 Disposition volumeReported350.00 Mil450.00 Mil550.00 Mil-10.0% LoweredGuidance: 500.00 Mil for 2026
2026 General and administrative expensesReported103.00 Mil104.50 Mil106.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 104.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costsReported54.00 Mil56.00 Mil58.00 Mil-3.4% LoweredGuidance: 58.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Tax expense (on an AFFO basis)Reported43.00 Mil45.00 Mil47.00 Mil-4.3% LoweredGuidance: 47.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 AFFO per diluted shareReported5.165.215.260.6% RaisedGuidance: 5.18 for 2026
2026 Investment volumeReported1.50 Bil1.75 Bil2.00 Bil16.7% RaisedGuidance: 1.50 Bil for 2026
2026 Disposition volumeReported250.00 Mil500.00 Mil750.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 500.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Total general and administrative expensesReported103.00 Mil104.50 Mil106.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 104.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Property expensesReported56.00 Mil58.00 Mil60.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 58.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Tax expenseReported45.00 Mil47.00 Mil49.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 47.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/10/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 AFFO per diluted shareReported5.135.185.234.4% Higher NewGuidance: 4.96 for 2025
2026 Investment VolumeReported1.25 Bil1.50 Bil1.75 Bil-23.1% Lower NewGuidance: 1.95 Bil for 2025
2026 Disposition VolumeReported250.00 Mil500.00 Mil750.00 Mil-64.3% Lower NewGuidance: 1.40 Bil for 2025
2026 General and Administrative ExpensesReported103.00 Mil104.50 Mil106.00 Mil4.0% Higher NewGuidance: 100.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Property ExpensesReported56.00 Mil58.00 Mil60.00 Mil10.5% Higher NewGuidance: 52.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Tax ExpenseReported45.00 Mil47.00 Mil49.00 Mil10.6% Higher NewGuidance: 42.50 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/28/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 AFFO per diluted shareReported4.934.964.991.0% RaisedGuidance: 4.91 for 2025
2025 Investment volumeReported1.80 Bil1.95 Bil2.10 Bil21.9% RaisedGuidance: 1.60 Bil for 2025
2025 Disposition volumeReported1.30 Bil1.40 Bil1.50 Bil27.3% RaisedGuidance: 1.10 Bil for 2025
2025 General and administrative expensesReported99.00 Mil100.50 Mil102.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 100.50 Mil for 2025
2025 Property expensesReported51.00 Mil52.50 Mil54.00 Mil1.0% RaisedGuidance: 52.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Tax expenseReported41.00 Mil42.50 Mil44.00 Mil-3.4% LoweredGuidance: 44.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 5/7/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Zander, Brian HChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell507202674.0043332,0421,027,295Form
2Zander, Brian HChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell827202566.1450033,072689,586Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Zander, Brian HChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell507202674.0043332,0421,027,295Form
2Zander, Brian HChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell827202566.1450033,072689,586Form
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