W. P. Carey Inc. dividend history and coverage
Fiscal 2016–2025 dividends per share, payout of earnings and cash flow, and any decreases, read from W. P. Carey Inc.'s own SEC filings. Data built 2026-11-01.
Dividend history
- Dividends per share (fiscal year)
- Year with a decrease
- Earnings per share (diluted)
Yield at today's price
The numbers, with their filings
| Fiscal year | Dividends/share | EPS (diluted) | Payout of EPS | Div ÷ op. cash flow | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 3.620 | 2.11 | 172% | 62% | 10-K |
| FY2024 | 3.490 | 2.09 | 167% | 42% | 10-K |
| FY2023 | 4.067 | 3.28 | 124% | 85% | 10-K |
| FY2022 | 4.242 | 2.99 | 142% | 83% | 10-K |
| FY2021 | 4.205 | 2.24 | 188% | 83% | 10-K |
| FY2020 | 4.172 | 2.60 | 161% | 91% | 10-K |
| FY2019 | 4.140 | 1.78 | >200% | 87% | 10-K |
| FY2018 | 4.090 | 3.50 | 117% | 87% | 10-K |
| FY2017 | 4.010 | 2.57 | 156% | 83% | 10-K |
| FY2016 | 3.929 | 2.50 | 157% | 76% | 10-K |
Dividends per share: dividends declared per share, as tagged in the company's filings. Div ÷ op. cash flow = common dividends paid ÷ operating cash flow. All W. P. Carey Inc. filings on EDGAR ↗
Data note. W. P. Carey reset its dividend from the fourth quarter of 2023 after spinning off its office properties as Net Lease Office Properties.
Dividend decrease, in the company's words
W. P. Carey Inc.: -19.7%
Quarterly dividend US$1.0710 → US$0.8600.
“reflecting both the Company's strategic exit from the office assets within its portfolio (announced on September 21, 2023) and a lower payout ratio”
W. P. Carey reset its dividend policy after spinning off its office properties; the quarterly dividend went from $1.071 to $0.86. The company calls it a reset, not a cut.
What the filings showed beforehand: payout of earnings FY2020 161%, FY2021 188%, FY2022 142%; cash payout FY2020 >200%, FY2021 not covered, FY2022 not covered.
What $1,000 of W. dividends is worth after tax
Canadian resident (2026 estimate)
| Account | You keep | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Non-registered | $704 | 15% US withholding, then Canadian tax like interest with a foreign tax credit |
| TFSA | $850 | 15% US withholding, not recoverable |
| RRSP / RRIF | $1,000 | Treaty exemption from US withholding; taxed on withdrawal |
US taxpayer (2026 estimate)
Example: married filing jointly, $120,000 of other taxable income, 22% ordinary bracket.
| Account | You keep |
|---|---|
| Taxable brokerage | $780 |
| Roth IRA | $1,000 |
| Traditional IRA / 401(k) | $1,000* |
* Nothing is taxed when the dividend is paid; withdrawals are taxed later as ordinary income.
REIT dividends are generally not qualified dividends, so the example taxes them at the ordinary rate. Use your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What dividend does W. P. Carey Inc. pay?
Has W. P. Carey Inc. ever cut its dividend?
What is W. P. Carey Inc.'s dividend yield?
Other reits in our data
Open the screenerAdd it to the income planner
Education, not advice. This site does not recommend, rate or rank any security and does not know your full situation. Check tax details with the CRA or IRS, or a qualified professional. Read the disclaimer.