W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) Stock Price & Analysis
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) closed at USD 64.54 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.15% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 62.57; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 62.57–64.55 on volume of 1,636,188 shares. Market capitalization is $14.70B, with a 52-week range of USD 62.24–77.22 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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Key facts (WPC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.79B, net income $651M (36.3% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 22.6x (avg 25.4x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), net debt $8.69B.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold WPC (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.20 on a 1–5 scale) (15 analysts), mean target USD 76.5 (range 67–88).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +0.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +13.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-27, EPS estimate USD 0.66, revenue estimate $460M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (WPC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.33B | $1.48B | $1.74B | $1.58B | $1.72B | $1.79B |
| Gross profit | $1.33B | $1.48B | $1.74B | — | — | — |
| Net income | $410M | $599M | $708M | $461M | $466M | $651M |
| Gross margin | 99.7% | 99.8% | 100.0% | — | — | — |
| Net margin | 30.8% | 40.5% | 40.7% | 29.1% | 27.2% | 36.3% |
| Revenue growth | +10.1% | +11.1% | +17.7% | -9.1% | +8.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $165M | $168M | $634M | $640M | $155M | — |
| Total debt | $6.79B | $7.88B | $8.14B | $8.04B | $8.72B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (WPC)
P/E 22.6x · P/S 8.2x · EV/Sales 13.1x · P/B 1.7x · Earnings yield 4.43% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 5.53% · Net debt $8.69B · EV $23.4B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 30.5x, Dec 2024 26.1x, Dec 2023 19.7x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (WPC)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold WPC. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | <0.01% | $19K | Added +359.3% |
Analysts (WPC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.20 on a 1–5 scale), 15 analysts; mean target USD 76.5 (low 67, high 88).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $80 → $76 |
| 2026-10-19 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Overweight | $80 → $73 |
| 2026-09-24 | Scotiabank | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $76 → $68 |
| 2026-09-22 | Jefferies | Initiated | Buy | $73 |
| 2026-09-21 | Evercore ISI Group | Target lowered | In-Line | $77 → $75 |
| 2026-09-17 | Scotiabank | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $77 → $76 |
| 2026-09-04 | Barclays | Upgrade | Underweight → Equal-Weight | $80 |
| 2026-08-13 | Scotiabank | Target raised | Sector Perform | $76 → $77 |
| 2026-07-30 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $73 → $77 |
| 2026-07-30 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | In-Line | $75 → $77 |
| 2026-07-29 | BNP Paribas | Upgrade | Neutral → Outperform | $73 → $88 |
| 2026-07-22 | Barclays | Target raised | Underweight | $78 → $80 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WPC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.5% | +13.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +0.5% | +2.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.7% | 21.0% |
| Max drawdown | -17.2% (Jul 2026→Oct 2026) | -36.4% (Jul 2022→Oct 2023) |
WPC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.66 | $0.72 | -8.5% | $459.7M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.76 | $0.84 | -9.7% | $466.3M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.29 | $3.02 | +9.0% | $1.85B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.15 | $3.46 | -9.1% | $1.98B | 1 |
WPC options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±5.6% (±$3.63) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 27, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 24.7% | ±5.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 20.6% | ±6.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 20.7% | ±8.4% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 19.3% | ±11.1% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 18.1% | ±11.2% |
30-day implied volatility 19.4% vs 20.6% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.06. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC)
| Price | USD 64.54 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.15% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 62.57 |
| Open | USD 62.88 |
| Day Range | USD 62.57 – 64.55 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 62.24 – 77.22 |
| Volume | 1,636,188 shares |
| Market Cap | $14.70B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (WPC)
Nexqual's technical model rates WPC "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.23 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 67.47) |
| MACD | -1 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WPC)
Wall Street analysts rate WPC "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 76.5 (range USD 67–88), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 76.5 |
| High Target | USD 88 |
| Low Target | USD 67 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 8 / 7 / 0 |
Earnings (WPC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.66 |
| Revenue Estimate | $459.75M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.92 vs est 0.72 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.71 vs est 0.63 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.66 vs est 0.67 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.67 vs est 0.64 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WPC)
| Total Revenue | $1.82B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +18.40% |
| Gross Margin | +94.37% |
| Operating Margin | +59.30% |
| Profit Margin | +35.76% |
| ROE | +7.78% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.02 |
| Current Ratio | 1.16 |
| Total Cash | $167.25M |
| Total Debt | $8.85B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WPC)
Nexqual rates W. P. Carey Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 94%, operating 59% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $164M cash and investments vs $8.85B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.28B (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 8%, ROA 3.4% |
Ownership (WPC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.98% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +81.16% |
| Shares Outstanding | 227.82M |
| Float | 225.22M |
| Short % of Float | +5.30% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Leadership (WPC)
W. P. Carey Inc. is led by Jason E. Fox, CEO, President & Board Member, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| CEO, President & Board Member | Jason E. Fox |
|---|---|
| MD & CFO | Toni Ann Sanzone |
| Managing Director | Chris Hayes |
| Managing Director | Nicolas Isham |
Major Backers & Investors (WPC)
Notable institutional backers of W. P. Carey Inc. include Invesco, Massachusetts Financial Services Co., Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Invesco | 1.99% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 1.96% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 1.43% |
| MFS SERIES TRUST XI-MFS Mid Cap Value Fund | 0.83% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 14.56% |
| Vanguard Group | 12.85% |
| State Street | 5.42% |
| Geode Capital | 2.21% |
| Northern Trust | 1.49% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.47% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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