W.P. Carey (WPC) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
W.P. Carey (WPC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
WPC - W. P. Carey Inc.
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Hold
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PRICE TARGET:
$75.80
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HIGH:
$79.00
LOW:
$73.00
MEDIAN:
$75.00
CONSENSUS:
$75.80
UPSIDE:
1.77%
Stock News
Inflation Reignites, Yields Spike
Surging oil prices and hotter inflation reports reignited rate-hike concerns, sending Treasury yields to one-year highs as the Iran conflict remained stalemated despite the highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit.
W.P. Carey Expands 2026 Investments to $1.1B on Strong Deal Momentum
WPC completes $1.1B in investments through May 12, with a nearly $1.5B visible pipeline supporting 2026 growth and cash flow stability.
W. P. Carey Announces Year-to-Date Investment Volume Totaling $1.1 Billion
Adds $400 Million of Investment Volume Since Announcing First Quarter Results NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) (W.
Key Reasons to Add W.P. Carey Stock to Your Portfolio Now
WPC's high-occupancy net-lease portfolio, rent escalators and rising investment activity continue to support steady growth.
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W. P. Carey: Rich Investment Spreads, Capital Appreciation, And Inflation-Beating Dividends
W. P. Carey projects FY2026 AFFO per share of $5.21 (+4.8% YoY) and investment volumes of $1.75B, driven by high-yield investments and cheap borrowing costs from the EU/Canada. Given their robust long-term investment yields at over 9% and the weighted average interest rate of 3.1%, the REIT may deliver rich investment spreads at over 5% ahead. WPC remains discounted at Price/AFFO of 13.90x, with it triggering the rich dividend yield of 5.14% and the excellent upside potential to my LTPT of $90.30.
W. P. Carey: Still A Strong Candidate For Long-Term Income Portfolios
W. P. Carey is rated Buy, supported by strong AFFO growth, high occupancy, and a sustainable ~5.14% dividend yield. WPC raised 2026 AFFO guidance to $5.16–$5.26 per share, with an accelerated investment target of $1.5–$2 billion, backed by their ample liquidity available, essentially prefunding it already. Despite slightly elevated leverage and growing macro headwinds, WPC's portfolio pivot from office to industrial/retail and international expansion offers long-term upside.
REITs Excel, Earnings Swell, Fed Rebels
U.S. equity markets advanced for a fifth straight week - their longest winning streak since 2024 - as strong earnings, resilient data, and hopes for lasting Iran peace fueled optimism. Investors looked through another oil-price surge and inflationary pressure, focusing instead on corporate resilience and economic strength despite a complex macro backdrop shaped by geopolitical and policy uncertainty. The Fed held rates steady in an unusually fractured 8-4 vote, while Powell's plan to remain on the Board broke precedent and raised politically charged succession questions.
6 April Raises With 1 High Yield Giving 20% And 1 Cut
The Rose Income Garden (RIG) portfolio, with 73 dividend-paying holdings, yields 6% and is up 8.21% YTD, outperforming SPY. I view KO, WPC, and XEL as quality income holdings but consider KO and WPC overvalued, maintaining them as holds, while XEL is a buy on dips. GPC and KMB are undervalued with attractive yields; I have added to both, expecting future capital gains and reliable dividends.
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
WPC Q1 AFFO Tops Estimates on Investment Activity and Rent Growth
WPC beats Q1 AFFO estimates as revenues jump 11% on strong investment activity, prompting a higher 2026 outlook and signaling continued portfolio growth momentum.
W.P. Carey (WPC) Tops Q1 FFO and Revenue Estimates
W.P. Carey (WPC) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $1.3 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share. This compares to FFO of $1.17 per share a year ago.
W. P. Carey Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) (W.
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Farther Finance Advisors LLC Has $934,000 Holdings in W.P. Carey Inc. $WPC
Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of W.P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) by 133.3% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 14,516 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after purchasing an additional 8,295 shares during
W.P. Carey Inc. $WPC Shares Acquired by Assetmark Inc.
Assetmark Inc. increased its holdings in shares of W.P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) by 98.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 25,498 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after buying an additional 12,671 shares
W. P. Carey: A New Growth Strategy Comes With Trade-Offs
W. P. Carey is trading near fair value, with a current AFFO multiple of 14.56x and resilient total returns driven by disciplined growth. WPC delivered 2025 AFFO of $4.97, exceeding guidance, and projects 2026 AFFO growth of 6.3% at the midpoint, supporting a 4.5% dividend increase. Portfolio growth is fueled by high net-investment spreads, though recent acquisitions have slightly reduced tenant quality and CPI-linked lease exposure.
I Never Knew My First Develop Deal Would Lead To A $231 Billion Marketplace
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Price Targets
W.P. Carey price target raised to $78 from $72 at Barclays
$78.00
(was $73.90)
Barclays
W.P. Carey price target raised to $79 from $73 at Scotiabank
$79.00
(was $74.05)
Scotiabank
W.P. Carey price target raised to $73 from $72 at RBC Capital
$73.00
(was $73.21)
RBC Capital
W.P. Carey price target raised to $72 from $68 at Barclays
$72.00
(was $73.74)
Barclays
W.P. Carey price target raised to $75 from $68 at UBS
$75.00
(was $72.40)
UBS
W.P. Carey price target raised to $74 from $71 at Evercore ISI
$74.00
(was $74.61)
James Kammert
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Evercore ISI
W.P. Carey price target raised to $72 from $70 at RBC Capital
$72.00
(was $73.32)
Brad Heffern
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RBC Capital
W.P. Carey price target raised to $72 from $67 at Scotiabank
$72.00
(was $69.26)
Scotiabank
W.P. Carey price target lowered to $65 from $67 at Barclays
$65.00
(was $66.45)
Barclays
W. P. Carey & Co. (WPC) PT Raised to $70 at RBC Capital
$70.00
(was $66.31)
Brad Heffern
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RBC Capital
W.P. Carey price target lowered to $71 from $72 at Evercore ISI
$71.00
(was $65.62)
James Kammert
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Evercore ISI
W.P. Carey price target raised to $67 from $66 at Barclays
$67.00
(was $66.44)
Richard Hightower
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Barclays
W.P. Carey price target raised to $69 from $67 at RBC Capital
$69.00
(was $66.28)
RBC Capital
W.P. Carey price target raised to $66 from $64 at Barclays
$66.00
(was $68.46)
Barclays
W.P. Carey price target raised to $70 from $66 at Evercore ISI
$70.00
(was $68.65)
James Kammert
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Evercore ISI
BNP upgrades W.P. Carey to Neutral after management meetings
$66.00
(was $63.30)
Nate Crossett
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BNP Paribas
W.P. Carey price target raised to $61 from $60 at Barclays
$61.00
(was $60.36)
Richard Hightower
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Barclays
W.P. Carey price target raised to $60 from $56 at Barclays
$60.00
(was $64.46)
Barclays
W.P. Carey price target raised to $56 from $54 at Barclays
$56.00
(was $59.85)
Brendan Lynch
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Barclays
W.P. Carey price target raised to $66 from $63 at Evercore ISI
$66.00
(was $63.75)
James Kammert
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Evercore ISI