Dec 30, 2025 • Seeking Alpha
BULLISH
W. P. Carey: High Operational Yields, Cheap Valuations, & Raised Guidance (NYSE:WPC)
W. P. Carey (WPC) exhibits robust capital discipline, resulting in solid leverage and interest coverage, minimal shareholder dilution, and effective asset management. The REIT projects an approximate 5% AFFO growth CAGR and a compelling 5.69% forward dividend yield, supported by strong operational returns and a secure payout ratio. Despite recent market corrections, the company maintains attractive valuations and raised guidance, reinforcing a "Buy" rating.
Dec 27, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
W.P. Carey Inc. $WPC Shares Acquired by Carnegie Investment Counsel
Carnegie Investment Counsel significantly increased its stake in W.P. Carey Inc. (NYSE:WPC) by 9.4% in the third quarter, bringing their total to 208,638 shares valued at approximately $14.1 million. This move is part of broader institutional investor activity, with hedge funds and institutional investors now owning about 73.7% of the company. W.P. Carey also reported strong Q3 earnings, beating EPS estimates, and declared a raised quarterly dividend, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors.
Dec 25, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Did W. P. Carey’s (WPC) Dividend Hike and New Acquisition Quietly Recast Its Income Story?
W. P. Carey recently increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.920 per share and acquired a Life Time health club, reinforcing its focus on shareholder income and portfolio growth. These actions, alongside its net lease model and inflation-linked rents, aim to sustain its income-generating assets, although the company's concentration in single-tenant leases continues to be a key consideration for investors. Forecasts project significant revenue and earnings growth by 2028, with a fair value estimate suggesting potential upside.
Dec 25, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
BULLISH
Did W. P. Carey’s (WPC) Dividend Hike and New Acquisition Quietly Recast Its Income Story?
W. P. Carey Inc. recently increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.920 per share (US$3.68 annualized) and acquired a Life Time health club. This move reinforces the company's commitment to sustaining shareholder income and growing cash-generating real estate assets through its net lease model. The dividend hike and continued acquisitions highlight the balance between acquisition yield risk and tenant credit concentration, which determines earnings resilience.
Dec 22, 2025 • Finimize
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
W. P. Carey’s Steady Leases Are Beating A Choppy Rate Backdrop
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) is a net-lease REIT that has demonstrated strong performance, with its share price rising 18.2% over the past year and consistently increasing AFFO guidance. Despite a premium valuation and high leverage, which present interest rate risks, the company's defensive cash flows, high dividend yield, and diversified portfolio offer an attractive opportunity for income-focused investors. Investors should, however, remain mindful of potential headwinds from interest rates and credit risks when considering WPC.
Dec 16, 2025 • Sahm
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Is W. P. Carey’s Higher 2026 Dividend Payout Reshaping Its Income-Focused Investment Case (WPC)?
W. P. Carey Inc. recently increased its quarterly dividend to US$0.920 per share, totaling US$3.68 annualized, a 4.5% rise. This move reinforces the company's commitment to providing steady income for investors, despite a board member's resignation. Investors should consider W. P. Carey's reliance on net leases and potential risks associated with tenant credit quality and funding growth.