W. P. Carey Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.940 per Share

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, warehouse, and retail properties in the U.S. and Europe.

06/11/2026, 4:30 PM • Benzinga

Realty Income and W.P. Carey: Perfect Together

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 (67% of rents). Both offer attractive dividend yields around 5.2-5.3%, making them suitable for income-focused investors seeking a balanced property portfolio.

04/09/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

W. P. Carey Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.930 per Share

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 covering approximately 183 million square feet.

03/12/2026, 4:30 PM • Benzinga

2 REITs with ’Mafioso’ Economics Yielding Up to 5.2%

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 positioned to benefit from investor rotation out of money markets and into dividend payers.

02/11/2026, 8:33 AM • Investing

The First 3 Passive Income Investments I Plan to Make In February

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 offer steadily rising income streams supported by strong fundamentals and growth prospects.

02/02/2026, 5:05 PM • The Motley Fool

W. P. Carey Announces Tax Treatment of 2025 Dividends

W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) announced the income tax treatment of dividends reported on Form 1099-DIV for 2025. The company, a major net lease REIT with 1,662 properties covering approximately 183 million square feet, provided tax guidance for stockholders regarding their dividend distributions.

01/27/2026, 7:30 AM • Benzinga

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Realty Income vs. W.P. Carey

Realty Income and W.P. Carey are both net-lease REITs with similar 5.5% dividend yields but different growth profiles. Realty Income, the larger REIT with 15,500+ retail-focused properties, offers stability and 30 years of consecutive dividend increases, making it ideal for conservative investors. W.P. Carey, with 1,650 industrial assets, demonstrates faster growth potential with more aggressive investment strategies, though it faced a dividend cut in 2023. The article suggests both stocks could be suitable depending on investor risk tolerance, with the optimal choice potentially being to own both for diversification.

01/11/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Lineage Stock Is Interesting, But Here's What I'd Buy Instead

The article compares Lineage Logistics, a cold storage REIT, with W.P. Carey, recommending W.P. Carey as a better investment due to its diversification, lower risk, and more stable income stream.

12/17/2025, 11:15 PM • The Motley Fool

W. P. Carey Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.920 per Share

W. P. Carey Inc. announced a 4.5% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.920 per share, payable on January 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025.

12/15/2025, 7:30 AM • Benzinga

Should You Forget High-Yield AGNC Investment and Buy W.P. Carey Instead?

The article compares two dividend-paying REITs, AGNC Investment and W.P. Carey, highlighting that while AGNC offers a higher yield of 13.7%, it has an unreliable dividend history. W.P. Carey, with a 5.5% yield, is presented as a more strategic and stable dividend investment after a strategic dividend cut in 2023.

12/10/2025, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's My Top Dividend Stock for 2026

The article compares Realty Income and W.P. Carey, two net lease REITs, highlighting W.P. Carey's potential for growth after strategically cutting its dividend and exiting the office property market in 2023.

11/10/2025, 6:20 AM • The Motley Fool

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks I Can't Stop Buying

An investor highlights two high-yielding dividend stocks, Brookfield Infrastructure and W.P. Carey, for their stable cash flows, inflation protection, and consistent dividend growth potential.

10/16/2025, 8:33 PM • The Motley Fool

Why I Just Bought This 5.2%-Yielding Dividend Stock for Passive Income and Plan to Buy Even More Shares Throughout 2025

An investor details their purchase of W.P. Carey, a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a 5.2% dividend yield, as part of a strategy to generate reliable passive income through a diversified, high-quality commercial real estate portfolio.

10/07/2025, 8:11 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Financial Stocks That Could Be About to Benefit From a Rate Cut

Federal Reserve rate cuts could positively impact financial stocks, particularly REITs like AGNC Investment, W.P. Carey, and Simon Property Group, by potentially lowering borrowing costs and stimulating economic growth.

10/03/2025, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks I Plan to Invest $250 Into This Week for Passive Income

An investor plans to invest $250 in three dividend stocks: Coca-Cola, Brookfield Renewable, and W.P. Carey, which offer high yields and consistent dividend growth potential.

09/28/2025, 7:08 PM • The Motley Fool