Rating Change
Scotiabank reiterated its Sector Perform rating on W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE:WPC) on August 13, 2026.
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Scotiabank Reiterates Sector Perform Rating on W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC)
Scotiabank reiterated its Sector Perform rating on W. P.
At publication ·
What changed
W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE:WPC) · reiterate
- Firm
- Scotiabank
- Rating
- Sector Perform to Sector Perform
- Price at event
- $71.49
- Market capitalization
- $14.3B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Scotiabank reiterated a Sector Perform rating on W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) on August 13, 2026, indicating the stock is expected to perform in line with its real estate sector.
Market Context
W. P. Carey Inc. operates in the Real Estate sector. The stock currently trades at $71.49 with a market capitalization of $14.3B. The stock has gained 9.7% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for W. P. Carey Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 3 Buy, 5 Hold, 2 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Scotiabank | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | In-Line | N/A |
| Jul 30, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Jul 29, 2026 | BNP Paribas | Outperform | N/A |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Barclays | Underweight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Sector Perform rating mean for WPC?
A rating of Sector Perform from Scotiabank reflects the analyst's outlook on W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE:WPC). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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