W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT)
WPCW.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in net lease properties. Founded in 1973, the company owns and manages a diversified portfolio of commercial properties across various sectors, including industrial, warehouse, office, and retail spaces. W.P. Carey primarily focuses on acquiring long-term lease agreements with strong tenants, providing stable income streams and capital appreciation through its global investment approach.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.94 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 25 days on July 15, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | $0.94 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 |
| April 15, 2026 | $0.93 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 |
| January 15, 2026 | $0.92 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 |
| October 15, 2025 | $0.91 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 |
| July 15, 2025 | $0.90 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: W.P. Carey Inc. (REIT) has rewarded shareholders with 57 dividend payments over the past 14 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held WPC shares during this period received a total of $54.16 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.94/share was paid 66 days ago, on April 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: WPC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 5.20%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2012, the dividend payout has grown by 44.6%, from $0.65 to $0.94.
- Growth Streak: WPC has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive payments.
Company News
W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) announced that its Board of Directors increased the quarterly cash dividend to $0.940 per share, equivalent to an annualized rate of $3.76 per share, payable on July 15, 2026. The net lease REIT operates a portfolio of 1,703 properties covering approximately 185 million square feet, primarily focused on industrial, wa...
The article argues that owning both Realty Income and W.P. Carey, the two largest net lease REITs, complements rather than duplicates investment exposure. While both use similar net lease business models, their portfolios differ significantly: Realty Income focuses on retail properties (80% of rents) while W.P. Carey emphasizes industrial assets ...
W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) announced that its Board of Directors increased the quarterly cash dividend to $0.930 per share, equivalent to an annualized rate of $3.72 per share. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. The company operates a diversified portfolio of 1,682 net lease properties cove...
The article highlights two net-lease REITs as attractive income investments in a lower interest rate environment. W.P. Carey (WPC) and Agree Realty (ADC) offer yields of 5.2% and 4.2% respectively, with strong fundamentals including high occupancy rates, quality tenants, and growth prospects. As the Fed cuts rates, these dividend-paying REITs are...
An investor outlines three passive income investments for February: Energy Transfer (a high-yielding MLP with 7.3% yield and 3-5% annual distribution growth), the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (3.8% yield tracking 100 dividend growth stocks), and W.P. Carey (a REIT with 5.2% yield investing in industrial and warehouse properties). All three off...
