Net Income
Preferred stock dividends
W.P. Carey Inc. Preferred stock dividends increased by 3.9% to $208.93M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.3%, from $196.60M to $208.93M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionNet Income
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate a larger portion of earnings is committed to preferred equity holders.
Detailed definition
These are the dividend payments made to holders of preferred stock, which must be paid before any dividends are distribu...
Peer comparison
Common in companies with complex capital structures; less relevant for companies with only common equity.
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preferred_dividendsHistorical 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 | $194.91M | $197.37M | $205.50M | $205.90M | $222.35M | $229.97M | $230.41M | $230.86M | $190.95M | $192.05M | $193.16M | $196.60M | $198.79M | $201.14M | $208.93M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.3% | +4.1% | +0.2% | +8.0% | +3.4% | +0.2% | +0.2% | -17.3% | +0.6% | +0.6% | +1.8% | +1.1% | +1.2% | +3.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +5.6% | +12.7% | +11.9% | +11.9% | +3.8% | -17.0% | -16.6% | -16.3% | +3.0% | +3.5% | +4.1% | +6.3% |
Range$190.95M – $230.86M
CAGR+2.0%
Avg YoY Growth+1.1%
Median YoY Growth+4.0%
Current Streak6 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s preferred stock dividends?
- W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported preferred stock dividends of $208.93M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s preferred stock dividends changed year-over-year?
- W.P. Carey Inc.'s preferred stock dividends increased by 6.3% year-over-year, from $196.60M to $208.93M.
- What does preferred stock dividends mean?
- Fixed dividend payments made to preferred shareholders before common stock earnings are calculated.