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WPC W. P. Carey Inc.
W. P. Carey Inc. has a mixed profile — some signals are healthy, others warrant a closer look.
Why we rate it 5.5
- Yield of 5.14% is on the higher end but historically sustainable for REITs and quality income payers
- Payout ratio of 172% — dividend exceeds reported earnings, sustainability questionable without growth
- Current yield is in line with the 5-year average of 5.81%
Where WPC ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 147dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where WPC lands inside that universe.
The universe is curated to the most-searched US dividend payers. We'll expand it as the data layer grows; sector percentiles only appear when we have at least 5 comparable peers.
About W. P. Carey Inc.
W. P. Carey Inc. ranks among the largest net lease REITs with a well-diversified portfolio of high-quality, operationally critical commercial real estate. It includes 1,682 net lease properties covering approximately 183 million square feet as of December 31, 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. W. P. Carey Inc. was incorporated in 1973 in Maryland, USA.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits Dividend Safety Score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to WPC's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice.Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is WPC's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 5.14%, payout ratio 172%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates WPC's dividend safety profile as mixed (5.5/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is WPC's current dividend yield?
WPC has a current dividend yield of 5.14% as of April 28, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 5.81%.
How is WPC's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy WPC based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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