No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest, by Farrell Peter, was filed 15 Nov 2024.
This page follows insider dealings at W. P. Carey Inc. as filed with SEC (Form 4), a company from the Real Estate sector based in New York City. In the past year (18 October 2025 to 18 October 2026), 24 filings came from 8 insiders.
Not one of the filings records a straightforward purchase or sale on the market. Such operations are usually part of compensation schedules, which makes them a weaker signal than an open-market trade.
Across the 5,810 companies tracked on its exchange, the median is 19 filings; at 24 filings, this issuer sits above that mark. Our records for W. P. Carey Inc. go back to 2016, with 5 purchases and 4 sales on the open market in total. In its latest annual report filed with the SEC (10-K, fiscal year ended 31 December 2025), the company reported revenue of 1.72 bn USD and net income of 466.4 m USD, with a dividend of 3.62 USD per share.
Over the last twelve months, not one insider purchase of W. P. Carey Inc. stock was filed. Filings reach the SEC (Form 4) feed a median of 2 days after the trade. The legal deadline for a Form 4 is two business days after the transaction.
For comparison within the same sector, see the insider buying recorded at Agree Realty Corp and Simon Property Group Inc /DE/. These figures are compiled from regulatory filings published by SEC (Form 4). They describe what insiders did and are not a recommendation.
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Analysts rate W. P. Carey Inc. Buy (bullish), based on 14 analysts. Average price target: US$77.93.
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W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) is a U.S.-listed real estate investment trust focused on diversified net lease commercial property. Founded in 1973, the company has built a long-standing franchise in the triple-net lease market, where it acquires single-tenant properties leased on long terms and typically structured so tenants bear most operating expenses. Headquartered in New York, United States, W. P. Carey targets assets that are operationally critical to tenants, which tends to support durable rental income and a relatively defensive cash-flow profile. The company also operates with offices in London, Amsterdam, and Dallas, underscoring a transatlantic sourcing and asset-management footprint.
W. P. Carey’s business model centers on industrial, warehouse, and retail properties, with a meaningful emphasis on sale-leaseback transactions and build-to-suit investments. In practical terms, this means the company provides capital to operating businesses by buying their real estate and leasing it back under long-dated contracts, allowing tenants to unlock balance-sheet value while retaining operational control. This strategy is central to WPC’s positioning in the REIT universe: it combines recurring rental income, long lease terms, and contractual rent escalators. For income-oriented investors, that structure often translates into visibility and a relatively steady contribution from operations.
Competitively, W. P. Carey ranks among the larger diversified net lease REITs and is known for a broad portfolio across North America and Europe. Its investment approach is less dependent on a single property type than many peers, and management has historically emphasized tenant quality, diversification, and disciplined capital allocation. The company’s geographic mix provides access to multiple capital markets and tenant sectors, while also reducing concentration risk. At the same time, like most REITs, WPC remains sensitive to interest rates, refinancing conditions, property valuations, and the spread between acquisition yields and the cost of capital.
Recent company updates have highlighted active portfolio management and solid investment momentum. In 2025, W. P. Carey reported record investment volume and continued to recycle capital through dispositions, aiming to redeploy proceeds into higher-return opportunities. Management also pointed to a portfolio dominated by industrial and warehouse assets, which fits current demand trends in logistics and supply-chain-related real estate. For French, Belgian, and Swiss investors, WPC is best viewed as a U.S. net lease real estate platform with an income-oriented profile, a diversified asset base, and a history of operating across cycles. Its NYSE listing in the United States also makes it a liquid and widely followed name within the global REIT universe.
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Dividend per share | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1.72 bn USD | 466.4 m USD | n.d. | 3.62 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 1.58 bn USD | 460.8 m USD | n.d. | 3.49 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 1.74 bn USD | 708.3 m USD | n.d. | 4.07 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 1.48 bn USD | 599.1 m USD | n.d. | 4.24 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2021 | 1.33 bn USD | 410.0 m USD | n.d. | 4.21 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.