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WPC dividend safety score
W. P. Carey Inc. · Real Estate
WPC scores 29/100 for dividend safety, which means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) has a solid dividend yield of 5.23%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 29 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Watch.
- Safety rank: #154 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 29, 2026 (estimated)
WPC dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.62 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $3.49 | -12.8% |
| 2023 | $4.00 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | $4.15 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $4.12 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | $4.09 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | $4.05 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How WPC compares
| WPC | Real Estate avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 29 | 34 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 5.23% | 13.78% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 25 Real Estate stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming WPC dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 29, 2026 | $0.9400 |
| ~Mar 30, 2027 | $0.9400 |
| ~Jun 29, 2027 | $0.9400 |
| ~Sep 28, 2027 | $0.9400 |
Estimates based on WPC's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would WPC pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $52 | $4 |
| $10,000 | $523 | $44 |
| $50,000 | $2,617 | $218 |
| $100,000 | $5,233 | $436 |
To earn $1,000 a month from WPC at today's yield you would need about $229,310 invested, roughly 3,192 shares.
Based on the current yield of 5.23%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent WPC dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.9400 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.9300 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.9200 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.9100 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.9000 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.8900 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.8800 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.8750 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.8700 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.8650 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.8600 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $1.0490 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
WPC dividend FAQ
Is the WPC dividend safe?
W. P. Carey Inc. has a dividend safety score of 29 out of 100, which we rate Watch. That means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the WPC dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for WPC is about 5.23%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does WPC pay dividends?
W. P. Carey Inc. pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in WPC earn in dividends?
At a yield of 5.23%, $10,000 invested in WPC would pay about $523 a year, or roughly $44 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next WPC ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for WPC is expected around December 29, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.