W. P. Carey: A Nearly Ideal Contrarian Opportunity Still Exists

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Summary

  • W. P. Carey is undervalued post-spinoff, with downside risk largely priced in and recovery potential intact.
  • The business remains recession resistant.
  • Market sentiment is negative due to the dividend cut.
  • FFO is predictable due to stable, long-term contracts.
  • Investment grade contrarian investing is generally more predictable than below investment grade.
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Luis Alvarez

W. P. Carey (NYSE:WPC) remains largely out of favor since the spinoff of Net Lease Office Properties (NLOP) at the end of fiscal year 2023. During a time of uncertainty like the present, the downside risk is largely priced

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