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It's Been Over 30 Months Since W.P. Carey Stock Set Its All-Time High.
WPCW. P. Carey(WPC) The Motley Fool·2025-03-06 12:01

Core Viewpoint - W.P. Carey is actively restructuring its portfolio to enhance long-term growth potential, which is beginning to show positive results despite recent challenges in rental income and cash flow [1][5][11] Portfolio Strategy - W.P. Carey has a diversified portfolio of high-quality commercial real estate across North America and Europe, but has shifted focus away from certain property types in recent years [2] - In late 2023, the company strategically exited the office sector by spinning off part of its office portfolio and selling remaining office properties [3] - The company has also divested noncore properties, including self-storage, vacant retail, industrial properties, and hotels, generating 1.2billionincash[4]FinancialPerformanceTheportfoliopivothasnegativelyimpactedrentalincome,cashflow,anddividendpayments,withrevenuedeclining9.21.2 billion in cash [4] Financial Performance - The portfolio pivot has negatively impacted rental income, cash flow, and dividend payments, with revenue declining 9.2% to 1.6 billion and adjusted funds from operations (FFO) falling 9.3% to 4.70pershare[5]Despitethesechallenges,adjustedFFOpersharebegantoincreaseinthefourthquarter,rising1.74.70 per share [5] - Despite these challenges, adjusted FFO per share began to increase in the fourth quarter, rising 1.7% due to growing rental income and recent acquisitions [7] Future Outlook - W.P. Carey plans to invest an additional 1 billion to 1.5billionintonewpropertiesin2025,expectingadjustedFFOtogrowtoarangeof1.5 billion into new properties in 2025, expecting adjusted FFO to grow to a range of 4.82 to 4.92pershare,representingnearly54.92 per share, representing nearly 5% growth at the high end [8] - The company has raised its dividend payment every quarter since resetting it in late 2023, indicating a commitment to rebuilding shareholder value [8][11] Notable Investments - Recent acquisitions include a 200 million purchase of discount retail store portfolios, a 100millionU.S.batterymanufacturingfacility,anda100 million U.S. battery manufacturing facility, and a 150 million sale-leaseback of industrial properties in Italy, among others [9]