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WPC Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

WPC's dividend history, current yield (7.4%), dividend growth rate (-3.1%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Diversified REITs).

Yield 12m 7.35%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.42
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -3.10%
Overall Dividend Rating 53.75%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.91%
Payout Ratio 1.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 98.0%
Total Return 12m: 20.45%
Total Return 5y: 26.41%
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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.

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 2,156 M 30.9% 19.6%
BDN 794 M 17.0% 11.0%
HR-UN 2,226 M 13.2% 18.4%
GNL 1,645 M 13.7% 11.4%
BNL 3,215 M 8.80% 8.90%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
ALEX 1,307 M 21.3% 70.5%
AHH 709 M 13.3% 94.8%
AAT 1,545 M 6.03% 98.9%
EPRT 6,417 M 4.52% 100%
ARE 12,614 M 4.13% 96.0%

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WPC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 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% N/A
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% 1.55%
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

Does WPC pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, WPC paid a dividend of 4.42 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-30 and the payout was 0.9 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of WPC?

As of June 2025, WPC`s dividend yield is 7.35%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.42 USD by the current share price of 62.65.

How often does WPC pay dividends?

WPC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WPC has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WPC?

The next ex-dividend date for W P Carey (WPC) is 2025-06-30.

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 8.91%. If you bought WPC's shares at 49.56 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.42 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.91% 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 7.35% Dividend Yield is considered as high. 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 1.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WPC?

WPC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.75%. 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 3.23% annually over the past 5 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 37,211,500 +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 220,520,000 +0.48%
2025 220,720,000 +0.09%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.