W.P. Carey

WPC

Market cap $14.7B

Realty Income began to resemble W.P. Carey more after it started investing in Europe.

WPC sets a 2025 record with $2.1B in investments, fueled by asset sales, industrial focus and balanced U.S.-Europe deployment.

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Full-Year 2025 Disposition Volume of $1.5 Billion, Including $785 Million of Self-Storage Operating Properties $423 Million of Forward Equity Sold in 2025 and Currently Available for Settlement NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) (W.

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W. P. Carey Inc. is upgraded to a Buy due to improved spread generation and increased confidence in dividend stability post-reset and office asset spin-off. WPC's European exposure enables it to secure debt financing 66 basis points below U.S. rates, enhancing its spread-driven business model. The current acquisition cap rate of 7.60% versus a 6.50% WACC yields a healthy 110 basis point spread, supporting attractive total returns.

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W. P. Carey Inc. is rated Buy for its compelling mix of income, value, and growth, along with a 5.7% dividend yield. WPC's portfolio transition to industrial/warehouse assets is driving robust AFFO growth. Management expects a favorable 2026, with a $180M development pipeline and analysts projecting 26% FFO/share growth, normalizing P/FFO to 12.8.

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W.P. Carey's real estate portfolio produces steadily rising rental income. The REIT backs its payout with a rock-solid financial profile.