Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits
W.P. Carey Inc. Compensation and benefits decreased by 33.3% to $7.44M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.7%, from $9.15M to $7.44M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.
Detailed definition
Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.
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compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $9.05M | $4.36M | $7.83M | $9.76M | $5.51M | $7.77M | $9.00M | $9.05M | $8.86M | $8.90M | $13.47M | $9.15M | $10.94M | $11.15M | $7.44M |
| QoQ Change | — | -51.8% | +79.6% | +24.6% | -43.5% | +40.9% | +15.8% | +0.6% | -2.1% | +0.5% | +51.3% | -32.1% | +19.6% | +1.9% | -33.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +7.8% | +26.4% | -0.9% | -7.8% | +64.2% | +14.0% | -1.0% | +48.8% | +3.3% | +22.9% | -17.2% | -18.7% |
Range$4.36M – $13.47M
CAGR-5.4%
Avg YoY Growth+11.8%
Median YoY Growth+5.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported compensation and benefits of $7.44M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- W.P. Carey Inc.'s compensation and benefits decreased by 18.7% year-over-year, from $9.15M to $7.44M.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.