WPC Dividend History & Yield
W. P. Carey Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.95 | $95.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.95 | $95.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.95 | $95.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 13, 2027 | $0.95 | $95.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WPC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.80 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WPC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 316 | $20,179 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,579 | $100,895 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,158 | $201,789 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.95%. $10,000 in WPC would currently pay about $595 a year ($50 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WPC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.95 | +1.1% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.94 | +1.1% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.93 | +1.1% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.92 | +1.1% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.91 | +1.1% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.90 | +1.1% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.89 | +1.1% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.88 | +0.6% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.875 | +0.6% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.87 | +0.6% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.865 | +0.6% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.86 | -18.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $1.049 | +0.2% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $1.047 | +0.2% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $1.0451 | +0.2% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $1.0431 | +0.4% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $1.0392 | +0.2% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $1.0372 | +0.2% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $1.0353 | +0.2% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $1.0333 | +0.3% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $1.0304 | +0.2% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $1.0284 | +0.2% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $1.0264 | +0.2% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $1.0245 | +0.2% |
WPC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to WPC's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WPC scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
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 1,748 net lease properties covering approximately 188 million square feet as of June 30, 2026. 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.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Diversified. First dividend on our records: Mar 27, 1998. 115 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WPC dividend FAQ
When is WPC's next ex-dividend date?
WPC's next ex-dividend date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.95 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does WPC pay dividends?
WPC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.95 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is WPC's dividend yield?
WPC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 5.85%, based on $3.74 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $63.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.80 per share, is 5.95%.
How much does WPC pay per share?
WPC pays about $0.95 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $380.00 a year.
Has WPC grown or cut its dividend?
WPC has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.9% a year (+4.5% over the last year). WPC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of WPC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.95%, you would need about 316 shares of WPC (roughly $20,179 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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