W. P. Carey Updates on Investment Activity and Improved Outlook for Tenant Credit in 2026
W. P. Carey Inc., a leading net lease REIT, provided an update on its investment activity and tenant credit outlook for 2026. The company currently has visibility into over $1.9 billion of full-year 2026 investment volume, with approximately $1.4 billion already completed year-to-date. This includes transactions in the pipeline expected to close by year-end as well as capital projects set to deliver during that period. The firm also improved its outlook for tenant credit-related rent loss due primarily to receipt of August rent from Hellweg and expectations of collecting additional payments later this year. W. P. Carey has secured binding lease agreements for nine out of 14 Hellweg stores, with new rents expected between late 2026 and mid-2027. The remaining seven stores are either in final negotiations or slated to be sold by the end of 2026. CEO Jason Fox expressed confidence that investment activity remains strong and that adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) will exceed current guidance expectations, citing progress on Hellweg-related matters.
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