W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC)

US — Real Estate Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol WPC
  • Rev/Share 7.2734
  • Book/Share 37.9622
  • PB 1.6349
  • Debt/Equity 0.0
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC 0.0323

 

  • MktCap 13583081280.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.7074
  • PFCF 16.6231
  • PE 31.9846
  • Debt/Assets 0.0
  • DivYield 0.0567
  • ROE 0.0503

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade WPC BMO Capital Markets Market Perform Outperform $60 $67 Feb. 18, 2025
Downgrade WPC Barclays Equal Weight Underweight $56 $59 Dec. 17, 2024

News

3 Equity REIT Stocks That Stand Strong Despite Sector Difficulties
DEA, VICI, WPC
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WPC, VICI and DEA stand out among Equity REITs with inflation-protected cash flow, solid assets and rising FFO outlooks.

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W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) Presents At Nareit REITweek: 2025 Investor Conference (Transcript)
WPC
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE:WPC ) Nareit REITweek: 2025 Investor Conference Call June 4, 2025 8:45 AM ET Company Participants Jason E Fox - President, CEO & Director Jeremiah Gregory - MD & Head of Strategy & Capital Markets Conference Call Participants James Kammert - Unidentified Company James Kammert Good morning all, and welcome to the W. P. Carey general session.

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W.P. Carey Stock Rises 14.1% YTD: Will the Trend Continue?
WPC
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WPC's 14.1% YTD surge is backed by high occupancy, inflation-linked rents, strategic investments and a strong dividend rebound.

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Here's Why W.P. Carey (WPC) is a Strong Momentum Stock
WPC
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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W.P. Carey (WPC) Up 0.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
WPC
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

W.P. Carey (WPC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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If I Could Only Buy 2 High-Yield REITs Today
ADC, DEA, EPRT, LINE, O, STAG, VNQ, WPC
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

REITs have been in the penalty box for nearly 3.5 years now. This has opened up some highly compelling opportunities in the sector. I share my top 2 high-yield REIT picks right now.

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W. P. Carey: A Nearly Ideal Contrarian Opportunity Still Exists
WPC
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

W. P. Carey is undervalued post-spinoff, with downside risk largely priced in and recovery potential intact. The business remains recession resistant. Market sentiment is negative due to the dividend cut.

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Here are 5 Key Reasons to Add W.P. Carey Stock to Your Portfolio Now
WPC
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WPC's mission-critical, single-tenant net-lease portfolio, with rent bumps, strategic portfolio repositioning and a healthy balance sheet, is a key upside.

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W. P. Carey: Dividends Don't Lie And Point To A Downgrade
WPC
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Recent earnings and dividend announcements reveal profit and growth pressures for WPC, prompting a downgrade from Buy to Hold. Dividend growth remains sluggish post-cut, and the current yield of 5.72% is below the long-term average, signaling valuation risk. P/FFO ratio, when adjusted for growth and yield, has also become quite unfavorable.

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When Your REIT Will Cut Its Dividend
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

When Your REIT Will Cut Its Dividend

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W.P. Carey: Despite Strength, The REIT Remains Mediocre
WPC
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

W.P. Carey remains a solid REIT with growth initiatives and a 5.84% yield, but I remain cautious. Despite revenue and property growth, valuation remains only fair, with shares not cheap enough to warrant a bullish rating. Relative to peers, W.P. Carey has higher leverage and a lower yield, making its premium valuation difficult to justify.

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WPC vs. CUBE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
CUBE, WPC
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks are likely familiar with W.P. Carey (WPC) and CubeSmart (CUBE).

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A Ranking Of Net-Lease REITs By Investment Spread For Q1 2025
ADC, ARE, EPRT, GLPI, NNN, O, STAG, VICI, WPC
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

In Q1 2025, VICI, GLPI, Agree, and Realty Income generated positive investment spreads and total returns exceeding their cost of equity, making them attractive investments. EPRT and STAG have negative investment spreads and total returns below their cost of equity, making them less favorable investment options. This analysis uses cap rates and the weighted average cost of capital to estimate investment spreads. We also compare total returns to the cost of equity to measure accretion.

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Why W.P. Carey (WPC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
WPC
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
WPC
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE:WPC ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call April 30, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Peter Sands - Head, Investor Relations Jason Fox - Chief Executive Officer Toni Sanzone - Chief Financial Officer Brooks Gordon - Head, Asset Management Conference Call Participants Greg McGinniss - Scotiabank Smedes Rose - Citi Michael Goldsmith - UBS Jana Galan - Bank of America Anthony Paolone - JPMorgan Spenser Glimcher - Green Street Advisors Jim Kammert - Evercore ISI Eric Borden - BMO Capital Markets John Kilichowski - Wells Fargo Jason Wayne - Barclays Operator Hello, and welcome to W. …

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W.P. Carey's FFO and Revenues Miss Estimates in Q1
WPC
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

WPC's Q1 results reflect dispositions impacting revenues, though net investment activity and certain lease structuring aid the performance to some extent.

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W. P. Carey Could Profit From Trump's Tariffs
WPC
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

W. P. Carey offers a stable dividend, strong balance sheet, and focuses on industrial, logistics, and specialty stores, making it a resilient REIT. The strategic divestment of office properties has reduced risk, strengthened the portfolio, and improved financial stability, despite a temporary decline in earnings per share. WPC's triple net lease model ensures predictable income and inflation protection, with a high occupancy rate and attractive dividend yield of 5.7%.

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W. P. Carey Looks Attractive After Bouncing Off Its Lows And Yielding Over 5%
WPC
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

W. P. Carey Inc. is a high-quality REIT with limited tariff exposure, poised to benefit from anticipated Fed rate cuts, enhancing capital appreciation and dividend income. Despite a challenging economic environment, WPC has shown resilience, with a 10.11% appreciation since January and a total return of 11.7%, outperforming the S&P 500. The Fed's potential rate cuts will lower WPC's cost of capital, increase property values, and make its 5.73% dividend yield more attractive to income investors.

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W. P. Carey: The Price Is Right
WPC
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

W. P. Carey currently offers a reasonably attractive dividend yield of 5.7% and a valuation below its historical norm. It's backed by a strong portfolio of assets and a strong balance sheet, along with access to lower rate Eurobonds. Investors today could see potentially sturdy long-term returns with less volatility than the market average.

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W. P. Carey: The Good And The Bad Still Equal A 'Buy'
WPC
Published: April 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

W. P. Carey's strengths include a high occupancy rate of 98.6%, long weighted average lease terms, and diversified portfolio mitigating operating risks. Key risks involve tenant issues, significant European exposure, and upcoming debt maturities, likely leading to higher refinancing costs. Despite these risks, WPC's total return potential remains attractive, with a wide margin of safety, though expect some volatility ahead.

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Is it Wise to Retain W.P. Carey Stock in Your Portfolio Now?
WPC
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WPC to gain from its diverse single-tenant net lease portfolio, strategic portfolio repositioning and a healthy balance sheet amid macroeconomic uncertainties.

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Key Reasons to Add W.P. Carey Stock to Your Portfolio Now
WPC
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WPC is set to gain from its diverse portfolio of single-tenant net-lease commercial real estate, strategic portfolio repositioning and a healthy balance sheet.

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W.P. Carey Releases Business Update, Affirms 2025 AFFO Guidance
WPC
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

WPC provides a business update, highlights first-quarter investment and disposition volume, tenant credit and debt position, and affirms the 2025 AFFO outlook.

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Retirement Income: I'm Seeking Treasure In These 7-9% Yields
ARCC, BNL, BXSL, MSDL, NNN, O, OBDC, WPC
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Income investing can be like treasure hunting in many ways. I detail 2 great income picks that offer high yields that are well-covered by cashflow. Both carry investment grade credit ratings and offer immediate diversification across strong asset classes.

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W.P. Carey Stock Rises 12% in 3 Months: Will the Trend Continue?
WPC
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WPC is set to gain from a diverse portfolio of single-tenant net lease commercial real estate, strategic repositioning and a healthy balance sheet.

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W. P. Carey: Despite Budget Guidance, This Is Recession-Resistant
WPC
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

W. P. Carey guided to a conservative budget. The company should grow a bit faster without the office segment. The dividend yield is on the high side.

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W.P. Carey Cheers Investors With Dividend Hike: Is It Sustainable?
WPC
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Boosting shareholders' wealth and confidence, WPC announces another dividend hike of 1.1%.

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W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) Citi's 2025 Global Properties CEO Conference (Transcript)
WPC
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE:WPC ) Citi's 2025 Global Properties CEO Conference March 4, 2025 1:30 PM ET Company Participants Peter Sands - Head, Investor Relations Jason Fox - Chief Executive Officer Jeremiah Gregory - Head of Strategy and Capital Markets Conference Call Participants Smedes Rose - Citi Research. Smedes Rose All right.

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W. P. Carey: Top Value For REIT Investors
WPC
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

W. P. Carey divested its office properties and is now mainly focusing on industrial and warehouse assets. The REIT's portfolio includes 1,555 net lease properties, mainly industrial and warehouse, and the portfolio is well-occupied. W. P. Carey has shown adjusted FFO growth, with a 64% investment focus on industrial and warehouse assets, driving its AFFO rebound and dividend growth.

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2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks With Yields Above 5% That You Can Buy With $150 Right Now
O, WPC
Published: February 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

If you're looking for a way to boost your income stream while barely lifting a finger, high-yield dividend stocks are a great way to make it happen. While many investors are poring over every development in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, plenty of quality businesses that distribute steadily growing profits are being ignored.

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About W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC)

  • IPO Date 1998-01-21
  • Website https://www.wpcarey.com
  • Industry REIT - Diversified
  • CEO Mr. Jason E Fox
  • Employees 203

W. P. Carey ranks 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 September 30, 2020. For nearly five decades, the company has invested in high-quality single-tenant industrial, warehouse, office, retail and self-storage properties subject to long-term net leases with built-in rent escalators. Its portfolio is located primarily in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe and is well-diversified by tenant, property type, geographic location and tenant industry.