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WPC Dividend History & Analysis | 5.5% Yield

WPC has a dividend yield of 5.5% and paid 3.55 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.54%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.55
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -3.10%
Overall Dividend Rating 44.19%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.32%
Payout Ratio 139.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y -36.84%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 14% (S&P 500: 18.5%)
Total Return 5y: 47.3% (S&P 500: 115.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ICAD 1,860 M 21.2% 18.1%
BDN 791 M 13.6% 10.0%
GNL 1,726 M 12.1% 10.8%
DEA 1,184 M 12.2% 7.68%
GOOD 614 M 9.50% 11.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ALEX 1,379 M 21.3% 77.6%
AAT 1,605 M 6.03% 98.9%
EPRT 5,929 M 4.52% 100%
LXP 2,678 M 4.42% 90.7%
ARE 14,498 M 4.13% 96.0%

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PINE
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EPRT
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PSTL
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AAT
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WPC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 1.43%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.88 0.6% 1.63%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.875 0.6% 1.41%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.87 0.6% 1.58%
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 -18% 1.33%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-16 Quarterly 1.049 0.2% 1.94%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 1.047 0.2% 1.57%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 1.0451 0.2% 1.34%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 1.0431 0.4% 1.34%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 1.0392 0.2% 1.46%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 1.0372 0.2% 1.23%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-14 Quarterly 1.0353 0.2% 1.26%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 1.0333 0.3% 1.26%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 1.0304 0.2% 1.39%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 1.0284 0.2% 1.36%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 1.0265 0.2% 1.47%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 1.0245 0.2% 1.48%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 1.0225 0.2% 1.56%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 1.0206 0.2% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 1.0186 0.2% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 1.0167 0.2% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 1.0147 0.2% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 1.0127 0.2% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 1.0108 0.2% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 1.0088 0.5% N/A
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-15 Quarterly 1.0039 0.5% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.999 0.5% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.9941 0.5% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.9892 0.5% N/A
2017-09-29 2017-10-02 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.9843 0.5% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.9794 0.5% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.9745 0.5% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.9696 0.5% N/A
2016-09-29 2016-10-03 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.9647 0.5% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.9598 0.6% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.954 0.9% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.9452 1% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.9354 0.1% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.9344 0.1% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.9334 0.3% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.9305 1.1% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.9207 4.4% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.8815 0.6% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.8766 -8.7% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.9598 14% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.8423 2.4% N/A
2013-06-27 2013-07-01 2013-07-15 Quarterly 0.8227 2.4% N/A
2013-03-26 2013-03-28 2013-04-15 Quarterly 0.8031 0% N/A

WPC Dividend FAQ

W. P. Carey Inc (NYSE:WPC) is a large-cap net lease REIT with a diversified portfolio of 1,614 properties covering 177 million square feet, primarily consisting of single-tenant industrial, warehouse, and retail properties in the US and Northern and Western Europe. The companys focus on operationally critical real estate with long-term net leases and built-in rent escalations provides a stable source of income.

What is the Dividend Yield of WPC?

As of September 2025, WPC`s dividend yield is 5.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.55 USD by the current share price of 67.94.

Does WPC pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, WPC paid a dividend of 3.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-30 and the payout was 0.9 USD.

How often does WPC pay dividends?

WPC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WPC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-30.

Will WPC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.9 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for W P Carey (WPC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WPC?

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.

What is the Dividend Growth of WPC?

WPC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -3.10% per year.
Negative growth: WPC's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of WPC?

WPC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.32%. If you bought WPC's shares at 46.13 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.55 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.32% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WPC?

WPC Payout Consistency is 98.0%. 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.

Does WPC have a good Dividend Yield?

WPC`s 5.54% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WPC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WPC is 139.0%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of WPC?

WPC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WPC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WPC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

W P Carey`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.72% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has W P Carey ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2023-11-02 with a factor of 1021:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.02.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 21,800,000
1998 25,384,600 +16.44%
1999 25,624,300 +0.94%
2000 34,584,200 +34.97%
2001 35,940,000 +3.92%
2002 37,211,000 +3.54%
2003 38,757,400 +4.16%
2004 39,378,000 +1.6%
2005 38,627,300 -1.91%
2006 39,851,400 +3.17%
2007 40,202,800 +0.88%
2008 39,928,000 -0.68%
2009 39,496,000 -1.08%
2010 40,243,000 +1.89%
2011 40,487,700 +0.61%
2012 69,975,000 +72.83%
2013 69,554,500 -0.6%
2014 105,794,100 +52.1%
2015 106,383,800 +0.56%
2016 107,716,000 +1.25%
2017 108,211,900 +0.46%
2018 145,716,600 +34.66%
2019 173,442,100 +19.03%
2020 176,683,500 +1.87%
2021 188,317,100 +6.58%
2022 209,822,700 +11.42%
2023 219,470,000 +4.6%
2024 220,520,000 +0.48%
2025 220,875,000 +0.16%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-16 04:17