Update shared on19 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 1.09%W. P. Carey's slight price target increase to $67.27 reflects improved long-term AFFO outlook, solid execution, and lower bad debt expense, though upside remains capped by limited exposure to marquee tenants.
Analyst Commentary
- Forward-looking financial models now incorporate 2027 AFFO estimates, indicating improved longer-term fundamentals.
- Continued strong execution on investment and funding strategies has contributed to rising investor confidence.
- Lower-than-expected bad debt expense has alleviated some concerns around tenant credit quality.
- Market remains cautious on limited exposure to high-profile, "household name" tenants, which may cap further upside.
- Broader sector updates and post-earnings adjustments in REIT valuations are supporting moderate price target increases.
What's in the News
- Board increased quarterly cash dividend to $0.910 per share (annualized $3.64).
- Dropped from Russell 1000 Dynamic Index.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for W. P. Carey
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from $66.55 to $67.27.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for W. P. Carey remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from 8.1% per annum to 8.2% per annum.
- The Net Profit Margin for W. P. Carey remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from 33.78% to 34.02%.
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