1. W. P. Carey raised quarterly dividend to $0.910 per share. 2. Annualized dividend rate is now $3.64 per share. 3. Dividend payable on October 15, affecting stockholders from September 30. 4. The company maintains a diverse portfolio of 1,600 properties. 5. Focus remains on long-term net leases with rent escalations.
The dividend increase reflects strong cash flow and commitment to shareholders, historically favoring price stability and growth. Similar past actions, like consistent dividend hikes, have led to positive stock reactions.
Increased dividends signify financial health, attracting income-focused investors. This strategic move is significant for WPC’s price performance and overall market perception.
Positive short-term investor sentiment is expected due to immediate financial boost from dividends. However, long-term impacts depend on sustained operational performance and market conditions.
NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. ((W. P. Carey, NYSE:WPC) reported today that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.910 per share, equivalent to an annualized dividend rate of $3.64 per share. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2025 to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2025.
W. P. Carey Inc.
W. P. Carey ranks among the largest net lease REITs with a diversified portfolio of high-quality, operationally critical commercial real estate, which includes 1,600 net lease properties covering approximately 178 million square feet and a portfolio of 66 self-storage operating properties as of June 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.
Institutional Investors:
Peter Sands
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Individual Investors:
W. P. Carey Inc.
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Press Contact:
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