W.P. Carey (NYSE:WPC) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.02 EPS

W.P. Carey (NYSE:WPC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The real estate investment trust reported $1.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.25 by $0.02, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $444.55 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $433.28 million. W.P. Carey had a return on equity of 4.40% and a net margin of 21.75%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.21 earnings per share. W.P. Carey updated its FY 2026 guidance to 5.130-5.230 EPS.

W.P. Carey Stock Performance

W.P. Carey stock opened at $72.65 on Wednesday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $67.07 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $66.94. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 0.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. W.P. Carey has a twelve month low of $54.24 and a twelve month high of $72.68. The company has a market capitalization of $15.92 billion, a PE ratio of 44.03, a P/E/G ratio of 6.10 and a beta of 0.78.

W.P. Carey Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were paid a $0.92 dividend. This is a boost from W.P. Carey’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.91. This represents a $3.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, December 31st. W.P. Carey’s payout ratio is presently 223.03%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On W.P. Carey

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of WPC. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new position in W.P. Carey in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new position in shares of W.P. Carey in the third quarter worth $33,000. LGT Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in W.P. Carey during the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its position in W.P. Carey by 1,450.0% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 620 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 580 shares during the period. Finally, Triumph Capital Management bought a new stake in W.P. Carey in the 3rd quarter worth $93,000. 73.73% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

W.P. Carey News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting W.P. Carey this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 operating results beat expectations: FFO per share of $1.27 topped consensus and was up from $1.21 a year ago; revenue of $444.6M beat estimates and rose ~9.6% y/y — evidence of underlying portfolio growth. W. P. Carey Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Strong investment activity helped performance this quarter (higher investment volume supported earnings and FFO). This operational momentum is a key driver for the stock move. W.P. Carey Q4 earnings shine, helped by strong investment volume
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY‑2026 guidance to EPS of $5.130–$5.230, a significant step-up versus the street (~$3.70 consensus) — a major catalyst supporting the rally. W. P. Carey Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are reassessing the story: some articles highlight the better results and guidance, while others flag mixed signals on valuation after recent share strength — expect divergent analyst reactions and potential revisions. Assessing W. P. Carey (WPC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength And Conflicting Fair Value Signals
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre-earnings commentary and previews noted durable rent streams and portfolio quality but cautioned on interest-rate sensitivity typical for net-lease REITs — keep an eye on rate moves. W. P. Carey Q4 earnings preview: What to expect
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and balance-sheet metrics remain watch points: WPC carries a high reported P/E and modest liquidity ratios; investors may trim exposure if multiple expansion already priced in the strong guidance. What Analysts Think Is Shaping W. P. Carey’s Story Now

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently commented on WPC shares. Scotiabank boosted their price objective on W.P. Carey from $67.00 to $72.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on shares of W.P. Carey from $69.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Evercore decreased their price target on shares of W.P. Carey from $72.00 to $71.00 and set an “in-line” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, December 15th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of W.P. Carey in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Citigroup increased their target price on W.P. Carey from $60.00 to $69.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, W.P. Carey presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $69.20.

W.P. Carey Company Profile

W. P. Carey Inc is a diversified net-lease real estate investment trust specializing in single-tenant commercial properties. The company structures sale-leaseback and build-to-suit transactions to provide long-term net lease financing across a variety of asset classes, including industrial facilities, office buildings, retail centers and self-storage facilities. By employing triple net leases, W. P. Carey transfers property operating expenses, taxes and maintenance responsibility to tenants, creating a stable, predictable income stream for investors.

Founded in 1973 by William Polk Carey, the firm has expanded organically and through strategic mergers and acquisitions.