If you'd invested in W. P. Carey (WPC): performance and returns
Looking for W. P. Carey's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would W. P. Carey have returned?
This calculator shows how much W. P. Carey stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in W. P. Carey
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,312 | +31% |
| 3 years ago | $934 | -7% |
| 5 years ago | $1,034 | +3% |
| 10 years ago | $1,237 | +24% |
| since inception (1998) | $3,395 | +240% |
Return by year (W. P. Carey)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +11% | $1,111 (+11%) |
| 2025 | +18% | $1,312 (+31%) |
| 2024 | -16% | $1,103 (+10%) |
| 2023 | -15% | $934 (-7%) |
| 2022 | -5% | $890 (-11%) |
| 2021 | +16% | $1,034 (+3%) |
| 2020 | -12% | $912 (-9%) |
| 2019 | +22% | $1,117 (+12%) |
| 2018 | -5% | $1,060 (+6%) |
| 2017 | +17% | $1,235 (+24%) |
| 2016 | +0% | $1,237 (+24%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does WPC return?
$1,000 invested in W. P. Carey 10 years ago would be worth $1,237 today, i.e. +2%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was WPC's best/worst year?
Best year: 2019 (+22%). Worst year: 2024 (-16%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in WPC since inception be worth?
Since 1998, $1,000 would have become $3,395 (+240%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do W. P. Carey's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If W. P. Carey pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is W. P. Carey's average annual return (ROI)?
W. P. Carey's return on investment is about +2%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.