Financing

Debt Repayments

W.P. Carey Inc. Debt Repayments increased by 180.6% to $253.21M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 180.6%, from $90.22M to $253.21M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Debt Repayments shows a downward trend with a -100.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease may indicate a focus on capital preservation or refinancing, while a significant increase signals active debt reduction or maturity fulfillment.

Detailed definition

Represents the total cash outflows used to reduce the principal balance of short-term and long-term debt obligations. Th...

Peer comparison

Standard across all capital-intensive industries; peers with high leverage typically show higher repayment activity.

Metric ID: debt_repayment

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$485.13M$286.45M$484.32M$196.84M$461.03M$699.39M$811.14M$635.65M-$635.65M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$90.22M$253.21M
QoQ Change-41.0%+69.1%-59.4%+134.2%+51.7%+16.0%-21.6%-200.0%+100.0%+180.6%
YoY Change-5.0%+144.2%+67.5%+222.9%-237.9%-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%+100.0%+180.6%
Range-$635.65M$811.14M
CAGR-15.0%
Avg YoY Growth+17.2%
Median YoY Growth+31.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s debt repayments?
W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported debt repayments of $253.21M in Q1 2026.
How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s debt repayments changed year-over-year?
W.P. Carey Inc.'s debt repayments increased by 180.6% year-over-year, from $90.22M to $253.21M.
What is the long-term trend for W.P. Carey Inc.'s debt repayments?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), W.P. Carey Inc.'s debt repayments has grown at a -100.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.66B to $0.00.
What does debt repayments mean?
The total amount of cash used to pay down debt principal.