WPC Dividend History & Analysis | 5.6% Yield

WPC has a dividend yield of 5.6% and paid 3.62 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.63%
Payout Ratio 136.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -3.68%
Consistency Lifetime 98.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.35%
Payout FCF 61.4%
Streak Years 28
Dividend Rating 40.71%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 32.6%
Total Return 5y: 36%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NLOP 301 M 51.1% 103%
OLP 448 M 7.89% 12.3%
GOOD 538 M 9.03% 9.76%
PINE 262 M 7.31% 10.3%
PSTL 547 M 7.19% 8.15%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NLOP 301 M 360% 51.2%
HABA 455 M 36.1% 93.2%
LXP 2,992 M 25.6% 93.8%
EPRT 5,957 M 4.77% 100%
AAT 1,455 M 4.06% 99.0%

WPC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.92 1.1% 1.43%
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% 1.43%
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 -19.7% 1.33%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-16 Quarterly 1.071 0.2% 1.99%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 1.069 0.2% 1.61%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 1.067 0.2% 1.37%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 1.065 0.4% 1.37%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 1.061 0.2% 1.49%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 1.059 0.2% 1.25%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-14 Quarterly 1.057 0.2% 1.29%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 1.055 0.3% 1.29%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 1.052 0.2% 1.42%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 1.05 0.2% 1.39%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 1.048 0.2% 1.5%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 1.046 0.2% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 1.044 0.2% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 1.042 0.2% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 1.04 0.2% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 1.038 0.2% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 1.036 0.2% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 1.034 0.2% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 1.032 0.2% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 1.03 0.5% N/A
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-15 Quarterly 1.025 0.5% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 1.02 0.5% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-16 Quarterly 1.015 0.5% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 1.01 0.5% N/A
2017-09-29 2017-10-02 2017-10-16 Quarterly 1.005 0.5% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 1 0.5% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.995 0.5% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.99 0.5% N/A
2016-09-29 2016-10-03 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.985 0.5% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.98 0.6% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.974 0.9% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.965 1% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.955 0.1% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.954 0.1% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.953 0.3% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.95 1.1% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.94 4.4% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.9 0.6% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.895 -8.7% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.98 14% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A

WPC Dividend FAQ

W. P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) is one of the largest net-lease REITs, owning roughly 1,600 single-tenant properties-including industrial, warehouse, retail and 66 self-storage sites-totaling about 178 million sq ft as of 30 June 2025. The portfolio is geographically diversified across the United States and Europe and is anchored by long-term net leases that contain automatic rent escalations, providing predictable cash flow.

What is the Dividend Yield of WPC?

As of January 2026, WPC`s dividend yield is 5.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.62 USD by the current share price of 67.03.

Does WPC pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, WPC paid a dividend of 3.62 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.92 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 2025-12-31.

WPC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WPC for the next 4 payments are between 0.902 (-2.0%) and 0.932 (+1.3%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will WPC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.92 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. 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 -3.68% 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 7.35%. If you bought WPC's shares at 49.28 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.62 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.35% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WPC?

WPC Payout Consistency is 98.1%. 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 5.63% 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 136.2%. 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 40.71%. 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?

W P Carey's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.37% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has WPC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 2, 2023 with a ratio of 1021:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.02 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 221,087,800 +0.26%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-10 02:41