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Yield 12m 5.99%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.52
Dividend Growth Rate 5y -3.09%
Overall Dividend Rating 47.68%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.80%
Payout Ratio 114.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.0%
Total Return 12m: 13.24%
#14 in Group
Total Return 5y: 36.71%
#14 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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WPC Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 1.0485 0.2% 1.94%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 1.0465 0.2% 1.57%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 1.0446 0.2% 1.34%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 1.0426 0.4% 1.34%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 1.0387 0.2% 1.46%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 1.0368 0.2% 1.23%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-14 Quarterly 1.0348 0.2% 1.26%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 1.0328 0.3% 1.26%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 1.0299 0.2% 1.39%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 1.0279 0.2% 1.36%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 1.026 0.2% 1.47%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 1.024 0.2% 1.48%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 1.0221 0.2% 1.56%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 1.0201 0.2% 1.55%
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 1.0182 0.2%
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 1.0162 0.2%
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 1.0142 0.2%
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 1.0123 0.2%
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 1.0103 0.2%
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 1.0084 0.5%
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-15 Quarterly 1.0035 0.5%
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.9986 0.5%
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.9937 0.5%
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.9888 0.5%
2017-09-29 2017-10-02 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.9839 0.5%
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.979 0.5%
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.9741 0.5%
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.9692 0.5%
2016-09-29 2016-10-03 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.9643 0.5%
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.9594 0.6%
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.9537 1%
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.9443 1%
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.9349 0.1%
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.934

WPC Dividend FAQ

Does WPC pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, WPC paid a dividend of 3.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31.

What is the Dividend Yield of WPC?

As of May 2025, WPC`s dividend yield is 5.99%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.52 USD by the current share price of 61.59.

How often does WPC pay dividends?

WPC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WPC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WPC?

The next ex-dividend date for W P Carey (WPC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WPC?

WPC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -3.09% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WPC?

WPC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.80%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought W P Carey five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.52) divided by the purchase price five years ago (45.05):

What is the Payout Consistency of WPC?

WPC Payout Consistency is 98.0%.
Highly consistent: W P Carey has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WPC have a good Dividend Yield?

WPC`s 5.99% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WPC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WPC is 114.2%. 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 47.68%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WPC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WPC`s Outstanding Shares?

W P Carey`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.23% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has W P Carey ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, 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 37,211,500 +3.54%
2003 38,757,400 +4.15%
2004 39,377,700 +1.6%
2005 38,627,300 -1.91%
2006 39,851,400 +3.17%
2007 40,202,800 +0.88%
2008 39,927,900 -0.68%
2009 39,495,800 -1.08%
2010 40,242,700 +1.89%
2011 40,487,700 +0.61%
2012 69,975,300 +72.83%
2013 90,375,300 +29.15%
2014 105,794,100 +17.06%
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 219,469,600 +4.6%
2024 220,520,500 +0.48%
2025 220,720,300 +0.09%