W. P. Carey Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.920 per Share

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W. P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) said its Board increased the quarterly cash dividend to $0.920 per share, equal to an annualized rate of $3.68 per share. The raise represents a 4.5% increase versus the 2024 fourth-quarter dividend.

The dividend is payable on January 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025. The company reported a portfolio of 1,662 net lease properties covering approximately 183 million square feet as of September 30, 2025, and operates offices in New York, London, Amsterdam and Dallas.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend raised to $0.920 per share
• Annualized dividend now $3.68 per share
• Payable date set for January 15, 2026 with record date December 31, 2025
• Portfolio size of 1,662 properties totaling ~183 million sq ft as of 9/30/2025

Negative

• Dividend increase of 4.5% year-over-year is modest compared to larger raises

News Market Reaction

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+1.14% News Effect

On the day this news was published, WPC gained 1.14%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (W. P. Carey, NYSE: WPC) reported today that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.920 per share, equivalent to an annualized dividend rate of $3.68 per share. This represents a 4.5% increase in the dividend compared to the 2024 fourth quarter. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025.

W. P. Carey Inc.        

W. P. Carey ranks among the largest net lease REITs with a well-diversified portfolio of high-quality, operationally critical commercial real estate, which includes 1,662 net lease properties covering approximately 183 million square feet as of September 30, 2025. With offices in New York, London, Amsterdam and Dallas, the company remains focused on investing primarily in single-tenant, industrial, warehouse and retail properties located in the U.S. and Europe, under long-term net leases with built-in rent escalations.

www.wpcarey.com

Institutional Investors:
Peter Sands
1 (212) 492-1110
institutionalir@wpcarey.com

Individual Investors:
W. P. Carey Inc.
1 (212) 492-8920
ir@wpcarey.com

Press Contact:
Anna McGrath
1 (212) 492-1166
amcgrath@wpcarey.com 

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SOURCE W. P. Carey Inc.

FAQ

What dividend did W. P. Carey (WPC) announce on December 15, 2025?

W. P. Carey announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.920 per share, annualized at $3.68.

When is the W. P. Carey dividend payable and what is the record date for WPC?

The dividend is payable on January 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025.

How much did W. P. Carey increase its dividend versus the prior year for WPC?

The board approved a 4.5% increase compared with the 2024 fourth-quarter dividend.

How large is W. P. Carey’s property portfolio reported before the dividend change (WPC)?

The company reported 1,662 net lease properties covering approximately 183 million square feet as of September 30, 2025.

What does the WPC dividend announcement mean for income investors seeking yield?

The announcement confirms a current quarterly payout of $0.920, payable 1/15/2026, which provides a defined income stream for shareholders.

Where does W. P. Carey focus its real estate investments listed under ticker WPC?

W. P. Carey focuses on single-tenant industrial, warehouse and retail properties in the U.S. and Europe under long-term net leases.