W.P. Carey Inc. D&A decreased by 6.3% to $136.18M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.1%, from $129.61M to $136.18M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), D&A shows relatively stable performance with a 2.3% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher levels often indicate significant recent capital investment or large historical acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets.
Detailed definition
Depreciation and amortization represent the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over the...
Peer comparison
High in capital-intensive industries like healthcare and manufacturing; peers often report this as a significant non-cash drag on earnings.
depreciation_and_amortizationHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $114.35M | $115.66M | $135.66M | $115.39M | $115.08M | $132.18M | $140.75M | $156.41M | $143.55M | $144.77M | $129.48M | $118.77M | $137.48M | $115.71M | $115.77M | $129.61M | $120.60M | $125.59M | $145.34M | $136.18M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.1% | +17.3% | -14.9% | -0.3% | +14.9% | +6.5% | +11.1% | -8.2% | +0.9% | -10.6% | -8.3% | +15.8% | -15.8% | +0.1% | +12.0% | -7.0% | +4.1% | +15.7% | -6.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.6% | +14.3% | +3.7% | +35.5% | +24.7% | +9.5% | -8.0% | -24.1% | -4.2% | -20.1% | -10.6% | +9.1% | -12.3% | +8.5% | +25.5% | +5.1% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $115.39M | $115.08M | $132.18M | $140.75M | $156.41M | $143.55M | $144.77M | $129.48M |
| Total | $115.39M | $115.08M | $132.18M | $140.75M | $156.41M | $143.55M | $144.77M | $129.48M |
Real Estate was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s d&a?
- W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported d&a of $136.18M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s d&a changed year-over-year?
- W.P. Carey Inc.'s d&a increased by 5.1% year-over-year, from $129.61M to $136.18M.
- What is the long-term trend for W.P. Carey Inc.'s d&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.P. Carey Inc.'s d&a has grown at a 2.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $475.99M to $521.13M.
- What does d&a mean?
- The non-cash expense that spreads the cost of physical and intangible assets over their useful life.