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W.P. Carey

61.64 USD
+0.44
0.72%
At close Feb 21, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
61.64
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
0.72%
5 days
4.46%
1 month
8.39%
3 months
8.43%
6 months
4.65%
Year to date
13.54%
1 year
8.37%
5 years
-29.95%
10 years
-14.07%
 

About: W.P. Carey Inc is a real estate investment trust principally involved in the ownership of properties located in the U.S., Western Europe, and Northern Europe. W.P. Carey organizes its operations into Real Estate and Investment Management segments. The vast majority of the company's income is derived from its Real Estate division in the form of lease revenue from long-term agreements with companies. W.P. Carey's real estate portfolio is primarily comprised of single-tenant office, industrial, warehouse, and retail facilities located around the world. majority of the company's revenue comes from properties in the USA. Its Investment Management unit generates revenue from providing real estate advisory and portfolio management services to other REITs.

Employees: 203

0
Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

22% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $54.9M | Put options by funds: $45.1M

1.48% more ownership

Funds ownership: 66.78% [Q3] → 68.26% (+1.48%) [Q4]

8% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 257 | Existing positions reduced: 280

6% less funds holding

Funds holding: 786 [Q3] → 737 (-49) [Q4]

10% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $9.08B [Q3] → $8.13B (-$952M) [Q4]

18% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 86 | Existing positions closed: 105

80% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q3] → 1 (-4) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$56
9%
downside
Avg. target
$62
0%
upside
High target
$67
9%
upside

5 analyst ratings

positive
40%
neutral
40%
negative
20%
Evercore ISI Group
Steve Sakwa
47% 1-year accuracy
24 / 51 met price target
4%upside
$64
In-Line
Maintained
19 Feb 2025
BMO Capital
John Kim
63% 1-year accuracy
10 / 16 met price target
9%upside
$67
Outperform
Upgraded
18 Feb 2025
RBC Capital
Brad Heffern
51% 1-year accuracy
18 / 35 met price target
1%upside
$62
Outperform
Maintained
13 Feb 2025
Barclays
Rich Hightower
0 / 0 met price target
9%downside
$56
Underweight
Maintained
4 Feb 2025
Scotiabank
Nicholas Yulico
51% 1-year accuracy
19 / 37 met price target
4%downside
$59
Sector Perform
Maintained
16 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 25 articles about WPC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 hours ago
Where Will W.P. Carey Be in 1 Year?
As CEO Jason Fox discussed W.P. Carey's (WPC 0.72%) 2024 results, he specifically noted that the year was the "new baseline" for the company's adjusted funds from operations (FFO).
Where Will W.P. Carey Be in 1 Year?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
I'm Buying Discounted Dividend Icons Up To 6% Yield
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Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
W. P. Carey: A Steady REIT Generating High Single Digit Returns With A Possible Multiple Expansion Down The Road
Q4 2024 results show a 3.6% expected AFFO growth and a 6% dividend yield, projecting a 9.25% - 10% total return. Management's strategic use of cheap Euro debt and selling non-core assets enhances investment spreads and future returns. Despite macro-economic risks, prudent management decisions and a potential higher P/AFFO multiple make W. P. Carey a safe, stable and lucrative investment.
W. P. Carey: A Steady REIT Generating High Single Digit Returns With A Possible Multiple Expansion Down The Road
Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
Should You Buy W. P. Carey While It's Below $60?
Shares of W. P. Carey (WPC -0.31%) currently sit just below $60.
Should You Buy W. P. Carey While It's Below $60?
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
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Neutral
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
Better Dividend Stock: Rexford Industrial vs. W.P. Carey
Rexford Industrial (REXR -0.57%) and W.P. Carey (WPC -0.31%) are slotted into different niches in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector.
Better Dividend Stock: Rexford Industrial vs. W.P. Carey
Neutral
The Motley Fool
6 days ago
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Positive
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1 week ago
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Positive
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1 week ago
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Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
After a Reset and Rebuild, This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Starting to Grow Again
Last year was a transitional period for W. P. Carey (WPC 2.78%).
After a Reset and Rebuild, This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Starting to Grow Again
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