WPC Dividend History & Analysis | 5.6% Yield
WPC has a dividend yield of 5.6% and paid 3.66 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.93 | +1.1% | 1.375% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.92 | +1.1% | 1.429% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.91 | +1.1% | 1.35% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.9 | +1.1% | 1.45% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.89 | +1.1% | 1.428% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.88 | +0.6% | 1.633% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.875 | +0.6% | 1.414% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.87 | +0.6% | 1.582% |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.865 | +0.6% | 1.57% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-16 | Quarterly | 0.86 | -19.7% | 1.331% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-16 | Quarterly | 1.071 | +0.2% | 1.985% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-14 | Quarterly | 1.069 | +0.2% | 1.605% |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-14 | Quarterly | 1.067 | +0.2% | 1.371% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-13 | Quarterly | 1.065 | +0.4% | 1.366% |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-14 | Quarterly | 1.061 | +0.2% | 1.488% |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-15 | Quarterly | 1.059 | +0.2% | 1.252% |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-04-14 | Quarterly | 1.057 | +0.2% | 1.286% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-14 | Quarterly | 1.055 | +0.3% | 1.285% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-15 | Quarterly | 1.052 | +0.2% | 1.419% |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-15 | Quarterly | 1.05 | 0% | 1.388% |
WPC Dividend FAQ
As of June 2026, WPC's dividend yield is 5.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.66 USD by the current share price of 71.22.
As of June 2026, WPC paid a dividend of 3.66 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-31 and the payout was 0.93 USD.
WPC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WPC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-31.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WPC for the next payments are between 0.864 (-7.1%) and 0.887 (-4.6%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.86%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.93 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for W P Carey (WPC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for W P Carey (WPC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
WPC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -5.01% per year. Negative growth: WPC's dividend growth is negative and declining.
WPC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.49%. If you bought WPC's shares at 56.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.66 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.49% of your original purchase price.
WPC Payout Consistency is 95.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: W P Carey has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
WPC's 5.60% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WPC is 130.3%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
WPC's Overall Dividend Rating is 25.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-06-13 03:48 UTC