W. P. Carey Inc.(WPC)Stock Analysis
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Free Cash Flow
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WPC Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC), a Real Estate sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores WPC at 62.1/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #757 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. WPC scores in the top quartile across free cash flow (95.8), profitability (86.7). Areas of concern include earnings quality (20.2) and revenue growth (33.3), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 38.7/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), W. P. Carey Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $454.5M, net income of $176.3M, an operating margin of 42.0%. Top institutional holders of WPC by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET, based on the most recent SEC filings. WPC trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1025378. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate WPC daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for W. P. Carey Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. W. P. Carey Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 59 and 77 since 2021, currently 62.1 — a declining long-term trajectory across 28 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$454.5M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$176.3M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$283.2M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
42.0%
ROIC
Q1 2026
1.1%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
1.05
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
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+8.4% YoYNet Income
+1.2% YoYTotal Assets
+2.6% YoYTotal Debt
+8.5% YoYOp. Cash Flow
-30.0% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.72B +8.4% | $1.58B -9.1% | $1.74B +17.7% | $1.48B +11.1% | $1.33B +10.1% | $1.21B |
| Net Income | $466.4M +1.2% | $460.8M -34.9% | $708.3M +18.2% | $599.1M +46.1% | $410.0M -10.0% | $455.4M |
| Total Assets | $17.99B +2.6% | $17.54B -2.5% | $17.98B -0.7% | $18.10B +16.9% | $15.48B +5.3% | $14.71B |
| Total Debt | $8.72B +8.5% | $8.04B -1.3% | $8.14B +3.4% | $7.88B +16.0% | $6.79B +1.4% | $6.70B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.28B -30.0% | $1.83B +70.8% | $1.07B +7.0% | $1.00B +8.3% | $926.5M +15.6% | $801.5M |
AI Insight: WPC Financial Trends
Revenue growth accelerating while net income surges, but rising debt and shrinking equity signal increasing financial leverage.
• Revenue grew 16.7% from Q2 2024 ($390M) to Q1 2026 ($455M), with acceleration in recent quarters.
• Net income jumped to $176M in Q1 2026, highest in dataset, up from $143M in Q2 2024 despite volatility.
• Operating cash flow averaged $316M over 8 quarters, demonstrating stable underlying cash generation.
• Total debt rose 8.0% from $8,102M (Q2 2024) to $8,754M (Q1 2026); equity declined 3.4% to $8,345M.
⚠ Debt-to-equity ratio increased from 0.94x to 1.05x; first time exceeding 1.0x, indicating higher leverage.
⚠ Net income volatility persists (Q4 2024: $47M, Q2 2025: $51M); underlying earnings quality merits scrutiny.
AI Insight: WPC Ratio Trends
WPC's Q1 2026 marks strongest profitability in dataset with 42.0% operating margin and 4.5% ROIC, but volatility signals structural earnings headwinds.
• Operating margin surged to 42.0% in Q1 2026 from 34.5% in Q4 2025; NPM jumped to 38.8% from 33.4%, driving ROE to 8.5% and ROIC to 4.5%.
• Leverage edged up: D/E reached 1.07 in Q3 2025 and 1.05 in Q1 2026, above the 0.93–0.95 range observed in mid-2024.
• Consistent quarter-to-quarter volatility: Q2 and Q4 quarters show material margin compression (13.5%–14.9% OpMargin), suggesting seasonal or operational challenges.
⚠ Q4 2025 and Q2 2025 OpMargin collapsed to 14.9% and 13.5% respectively—investigate if seasonal, transactional, or structural.
⚠ ROA and ROIC remain modest (3.9% and 4.5% in Q1 2026), typical for REITs but warrant monitoring for deterioration.
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Top Institutional Holders of WPC
BlackRock, Inc.
$2.0B30,109,089 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.3B19,151,176 shSTATE STREET CORP
$849.7M12,338,595 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$679.1M9,993,190 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$333.2M4,913,911 shInvesco Ltd.
$305.3M4,491,821 shMASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/
$289.8M4,190,933 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$227.5M3,348,132 shCHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC
$207.0M3,046,226 shLegal & General Group Plc
$186.4M2,743,172 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $2.0B | 30,109,089 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.3B | 19,151,176 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $849.7M | 12,338,595 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $679.1M | 9,993,190 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $333.2M | 4,913,911 |
| Invesco Ltd. | $305.3M | 4,491,821 |
| MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | $289.8M | 4,190,933 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $227.5M | 3,348,132 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | $207.0M | 3,046,226 |
| Legal & General Group Plc | $186.4M | 2,743,172 |
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