Inflation Reignites, Yields Spike

Surging oil prices and hotter inflation reports reignited rate-hike concerns, sending Treasury yields to one-year highs as the Iran conflict remained stalemated despite the highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit.

Seeking Alpha • May 17, 2026

W.P. Carey Expands 2026 Investments to $1.1B on Strong Deal Momentum

WPC completes $1.1B in investments through May 12, with a nearly $1.5B visible pipeline supporting 2026 growth and cash flow stability.

Zacks Investment Research • May 13, 2026

W. P. Carey Announces Year-to-Date Investment Volume Totaling $1.1 Billion

Adds $400 Million of Investment Volume Since Announcing First Quarter Results NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) (W.

PRNewsWire • May 12, 2026

Key Reasons to Add W.P. Carey Stock to Your Portfolio Now

WPC's high-occupancy net-lease portfolio, rent escalators and rising investment activity continue to support steady growth.

Zacks Investment Research • May 11, 2026

The #1 Thing I Wish I Knew Before Chasing 10%+ Yields

Most high-yield dividend investors think diversification alone can protect them from landmines. Others focus on the dividend payout ratio. However, there are far more important factors to look at when evaluating a dividend stock.

Seeking Alpha • May 11, 2026

W. P. Carey: Rich Investment Spreads, Capital Appreciation, And Inflation-Beating Dividends

W. P. Carey projects FY2026 AFFO per share of $5.21 (+4.8% YoY) and investment volumes of $1.75B, driven by high-yield investments and cheap borrowing costs from the EU/Canada. Given their robust long-term investment yields at over 9% and the weighted average interest rate of 3.1%, the REIT may deliver rich investment spreads at over 5% ahead. WPC remains discounted at Price/AFFO of 13.90x, with it triggering the rich dividend yield of 5.14% and the excellent upside potential to my LTPT of $90.30.

Seeking Alpha • May 6, 2026

W. P. Carey: Still A Strong Candidate For Long-Term Income Portfolios

W. P. Carey is rated Buy, supported by strong AFFO growth, high occupancy, and a sustainable ~5.14% dividend yield. WPC raised 2026 AFFO guidance to $5.16–$5.26 per share, with an accelerated investment target of $1.5–$2 billion, backed by their ample liquidity available, essentially prefunding it already. Despite slightly elevated leverage and growing macro headwinds, WPC's portfolio pivot from office to industrial/retail and international expansion offers long-term upside.

Seeking Alpha • May 6, 2026

REITs Excel, Earnings Swell, Fed Rebels

U.S. equity markets advanced for a fifth straight week - their longest winning streak since 2024 - as strong earnings, resilient data, and hopes for lasting Iran peace fueled optimism. Investors looked through another oil-price surge and inflationary pressure, focusing instead on corporate resilience and economic strength despite a complex macro backdrop shaped by geopolitical and policy uncertainty. The Fed held rates steady in an unusually fractured 8-4 vote, while Powell's plan to remain on the Board broke precedent and raised politically charged succession questions.

Seeking Alpha • May 3, 2026

6 April Raises With 1 High Yield Giving 20% And 1 Cut

The Rose Income Garden (RIG) portfolio, with 73 dividend-paying holdings, yields 6% and is up 8.21% YTD, outperforming SPY. I view KO, WPC, and XEL as quality income holdings but consider KO and WPC overvalued, maintaining them as holds, while XEL is a buy on dips. GPC and KMB are undervalued with attractive yields; I have added to both, expecting future capital gains and reliable dividends.

Seeking Alpha • May 3, 2026

The Dark Side Of Dividend Investing That Leads To Underperformance

Dividend investing sounds like a dream retirement strategy. However, there is a real dark side to it that many investors overlook and thereby suffer from long-term underperformance. This article details the dark side of dividend investing and how to avoid it.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2026