Operating

Provision for Credit Losses

W.P. Carey Inc. Provision for Credit Losses decreased by 400.5% to -$655.00K in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 105.3%, from $12.33M to -$655.00K. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Provision for Credit Losses shows an upward trend with a 367.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests management expects higher default rates or a deteriorating credit environment, while a decrease suggests improved borrower quality.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash expense set aside by a financial institution to cover potential losses from loans or credit...

Peer comparison

Common in banking and credit card issuers; peers adjust this based on macroeconomic forecasts and portfolio seasoning.

Metric ID: provision_for_credit_losses_cf

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$4.89M-$488.00K$7.00M$773.00K-$1.75M-$26.80M-$3.42M-$209.00K-$2.48M$35.19M-$4.00M-$1.09M$15.90M$16.83M$12.33M$9.87M$4.77M$218.00K-$655.00K
QoQ Change+90.0%>999%-89.0%-326.8%<-999%+87.2%+93.9%<-999%>999%-111.4%+72.7%>999%+5.9%-26.7%-19.9%-51.7%-95.4%-400.5%
YoY Change+64.2%<-999%-542.4%+88.1%+90.7%-17.0%-423.4%+739.9%-52.2%+408.0%>999%-70.0%-98.7%-105.3%
Range-$26.80M$35.19M
CAGR-36.0%
Avg YoY Growth-307.7%
Median YoY Growth-34.6%
Current Streak5 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s provision for credit losses?
W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported provision for credit losses of -$655.00K in Q1 2026.
How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s provision for credit losses changed year-over-year?
W.P. Carey Inc.'s provision for credit losses decreased by 105.3% year-over-year, from $12.33M to -$655.00K.
What is the long-term trend for W.P. Carey Inc.'s provision for credit losses?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), W.P. Carey Inc.'s provision for credit losses has grown at a 367.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $266.00K to $27.19M.
What does provision for credit losses mean?
The amount of money a lender sets aside to cover expected losses from unpaid debts.