W.P. Carey's Q2 AFFO Beats Estimates on Investment Activity
WPC tops Q2 AFFO estimates as investment activity and rent growth lift revenues. The company raises its 2026 AFFO guidance and investment outlook.
Zacks Investment Research7/29/2026Positive
WPC
W P Carey IncNYSEREAL ESTATEREIT - DIVERSIFIED
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$16.84B
P/E Ratio
32.59
EPS
$2.32
Beta
0.79
52W High
$77.22
52W Low
$59.88
50-Day MA
$73.75
200-Day MA
$70.34
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Profit Margin
29.70%
Forward P/E
25.00
PEG Ratio
1.47
About W P Carey Inc
WP Carey is among the largest net-lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $ 18 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally critical commercial real estate that includes 1,215 net-lease properties covering approximately 142 million square feet as of March 30. September 2020.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.74B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.63B |
| EBITDA | $1.45B |
| Operating Margin | 54.80% |
| Return on Equity | 6.26% |
| Return on Assets | 3.28% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $7.90 |
| Book Value | $37.46 |
| Price-to-Book | 2.03 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 9.67 |
| EV/Revenue | 14.47 |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.18 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 40.20% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 8.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | $222.74M |
| Float | $220.15M |
| % Insiders | 1.01% |
| % Institutions | 80.75% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
24.39%
HV 20-Day
20.94%
HV 30-Day
24.82%
HV 60-Day
20.08%
HV Rank
97.2%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($78.23 target)
2
Strong Buy3
Buy7
Hold1
Strong SellLatest News
W. P. Carey Continues To Impress, But Valuation Caps The Upside
W. P. Carey Inc. benefits from nearly half its leases being CPI-linked, driving robust revenue in an inflationary environment. WPC's payout ratio dropped to 70.6% and AFFO grew 4.7% annualized, supporting conservative, reliable dividends attractive for risk-averse investors. Management increased FY 2026 AFFO growth outlook to 5.2% and investment volumes are up, reflecting strong operational execution and shareholder alignment.
Seeking Alpha7/29/2026Positive
W. P. Carey: Higher-For-Longer Rates Don't Break This Long-Term Re-Rating Thesis
W. P. Carey remains a Buy, supported by robust AFFO growth, high occupancy, and an attractive, sustainable dividend yield. WPC raised its AFFO guidance, boosted investment targets, and executed another dividend hike, maintaining a solid payout ratio and flexibility for future increases. Despite macro headwinds and refinancing risks, WPC's CPI-linked leases and portfolio pivot toward retail and industrial assets position it for long-term re-rating potential.
Seeking Alpha7/29/2026Positive
W. P. Carey Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) (W.
PRNewsWire7/28/2026Neutral
W. P. Carey Might Be Growing, But Don't Expect Meaningful Upside
W. P. Carey Inc. remains a solid, diversified REIT with a 5.23% yield and broad US/European exposure. WPC's fundamentals are improving, with growing revenue, cash flows, and a high-quality, diversified portfolio across property types and geographies. Despite portfolio growth and a lower net leverage ratio, WPC is fairly valued relative to peers and lacks a compelling discount or exceptional growth.
Seeking Alpha7/24/2026Positive
Is WPC Stock Worth Retaining in Your Portfolio for the Long Run?
W.P. Carey benefits from stable triple-net leases, strong occupancy and disciplined investments, but debt, competition and tenant risks remain challenges.
Zacks Investment Research7/20/2026Positive
W. P. Carey Earns 2026 Great Place to Work Certification™ in the U.S., the Netherlands and the U.K.
Also Named One of Fortune's Best Workplaces in New York™ for the Third Consecutive Year NEW YORK, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (W.
PRNewsWire7/13/2026Neutral
5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More to Buy in July
Income investors got a mixed setup heading into the back half of 2026. Long rates are still stubborn, credit spreads are tight, and dividend growth has slowed at many blue chips.
24/7 Wall Street7/10/2026Positive
W. P. Carey to Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time NEW YORK, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.
PRNewsWire7/7/2026Neutral
W. P. Carey Releases 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report
NEW YORK, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey (W.
PRNewsWire7/6/2026Neutral
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Data last updated: 7/29/2026