# W. P. Carey Inc.

> W. P. Carey Inc. is a New York-based net lease REIT that acquires operationally important commercial properties in North America and Europe. It supplies capital through sale-leasebacks, build-to-suits and tenant projects, earning long-term rental income from corporate occupiers.

- **Founded:** 1973
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Wm. Polk Carey (Founder)
- **Products:** Sale-leasebacks, Build-to-suits, Existing net lease acquisitions, Carey Tenant Solutions, CareySolar
- **Notable:** NYSE-listed since 1998; converted to a REIT in 2012., Completed merger with its final CPA investment program in 2022., Completed strategic office exit in 2024.

## Products & services

- **Sale-leasebacks** — Buys corporate real estate and leases it back to the seller, releasing capital while preserving operational use.
- **Build-to-suits** — Funds development of facilities tailored to a tenant’s specifications in exchange for a long-term lease.
- **Existing net lease acquisitions** — Acquires commercial property already leased to a corporate occupier.
- **Carey Tenant Solutions** — Supports tenants with expansions, redevelopment, new facilities and energy projects.
- **CareySolar** — Solar financing and project structures, including landlord-operated systems and power purchase agreements.

## Achievements

- NYSE-listed since 1998; converted to a REIT in 2012.
- Completed merger with its final CPA investment program in 2022.
- Completed strategic office exit in 2024.
- Reported record 2025 investment volume of $2.1 billion.
- Reported 98.5% occupancy at June 30, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Reported Q2 portfolio occupancy of 98.5% and raised full-year AFFO guidance to $5.19-$5.27 per diluted share.
- **2026-09** — September 10 update reported visibility into over $1.9 billion of 2026 investment volume and an improved tenant credit-related rent loss outlook.
- **2026-09** — Raised quarterly cash dividend to $0.950 per share, payable October 15.
- **2026-10** — Announced Q3 2026 financial results would be released October 27; those results were still pending as of this profile’s October 24 publication date.

## Links

- Website: https://www.wpcarey.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/w-p-carey-inc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WPCarey
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59WvsoboTbEfOjswYjbnKg
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WPCareyInc

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Last updated: 2026-10-24