Non-Current Assets

Equity Method Investments

W.P. Carey Inc. Equity Method Investments decreased by 0.3% to $309.34M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.5%, from $304.84M to $309.34M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Equity Method Investments shows relatively stable performance with a 1.8% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strategic expansion through partnerships or joint ventures, while a decrease may signal divestments or impairment.

Detailed definition

These are investments in entities where the company exercises significant influence but does not have full control. The...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on corporate strategy; common in healthcare companies that partner with biotech startups or specialized diagnostic firms.

Metric ID: equity_method_investments

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$351.87M$361.84M$356.64M$339.37M$344.36M$297.67M$327.50M$341.15M$340.29M$351.54M$354.26M$355.67M$356.22M$299.47M$301.12M$304.84M$311.41M$311.17M$310.18M$309.34M
QoQ Change+2.8%-1.4%-4.8%+1.5%-13.6%+10.0%+4.2%-0.3%+3.3%+0.8%+0.4%+0.2%-15.9%+0.6%+1.2%+2.2%-0.1%-0.3%-0.3%
YoY Change-2.1%-17.7%-8.2%+0.5%-1.2%+18.1%+8.2%+4.3%+4.7%-14.8%-15.0%-14.3%-12.6%+3.9%+3.0%+1.5%
Range$297.67M$361.84M
CAGR-2.7%
Avg YoY Growth-2.6%
Median YoY Growth-0.3%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '24Q4 '25
Owned Real Estate$301.12M$310.18M
Real Estate$291.90M$325.28M
Total$356.64M$327.50M$301.12M$310.18M

Real Estate was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Geographic Breakdown

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SegmentQ4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24
International$55.26M$38.57M$30.12M$27.97M
Total$356.64M$327.50M$354.26M$301.12M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s equity method investments?
W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported equity method investments of $309.34M in Q1 2026.
How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s equity method investments changed year-over-year?
W.P. Carey Inc.'s equity method investments increased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $304.84M to $309.34M.
What is the long-term trend for W.P. Carey Inc.'s equity method investments?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.P. Carey Inc.'s equity method investments has grown at a 1.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $283.45M to $310.18M.
What does equity method investments mean?
The value of investments in other companies where the firm has significant influence but not total control.