10-Q Filing

W. P. CAREY INC. CIK: 1025378 Q3 2015

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001025378-15-000049`
Period End Date	20150930
Filing Date	20151105
Fiscal Year	2015
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	wpc-20150930.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 124 Income Statement 192 Cash Flow Statement 113 Stockholders Equity 50 Comprehensive Income 52

Balance Sheet 124 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Real estate, at cost (inclusive of $183,818 and $184,417, respectively, attributable to variable interest entities, or VIEs)	`RentalProperties`	$5.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Real estate, at cost (inclusive of $183,818 and $184,417, respectively, attributable to variable interest entities, or VIEs)	`RentalProperties`	$5.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating real estate, at cost (inclusive of $38,714 and $38,714, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`RealEstateInvestmentsOther`	$82.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating real estate, at cost (inclusive of $38,714 and $38,714, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`RealEstateInvestmentsOther`	$84.89M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation (inclusive of $25,350 and $19,982, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAccumulatedDepreciation`	$258.49M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation (inclusive of $25,350 and $19,982, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAccumulatedDepreciation`	$351.67M	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in properties	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet`	$4.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in properties	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet`	$5.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in direct financing leases (inclusive of $59,800 and $61,609, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`CapitalLeasesNetInvestmentInDirectFinancingLeases`	$816.23M	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in direct financing leases (inclusive of $59,800 and $61,609, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`CapitalLeasesNetInvestmentInDirectFinancingLeases`	$780.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperation`	$4.86M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperation`	$7.25M	USD	Point-in-time
Real estates, at cost attributable to consolidated VIEs	`RentalProperties`	$5.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Real estates, at cost attributable to consolidated VIEs	`RentalProperties`	$5.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating real estate, at cost attributable to VIEs	`RealEstateInvestmentsOther`	$84.89M	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in real estate	`RealEstateInvestments`	$5.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating real estate, at cost attributable to VIEs	`RealEstateInvestmentsOther`	$82.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in real estate	`RealEstateInvestments`	$5.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation attributable to consolidated VIEs	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAccumulatedDepreciation`	$258.49M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation attributable to consolidated VIEs	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAccumulatedDepreciation`	$351.67M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents (inclusive of $1,300 and $2,652, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$198.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents (inclusive of $1,300 and $2,652, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$191.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents (inclusive of $1,300 and $2,652, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$117.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents (inclusive of $1,300 and $2,652, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$530.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Equity investments in the Managed Programs and real estate	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$249.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in direct financing leases	`CapitalLeasesNetInvestmentInDirectFinancingLeases`	$816.23M	USD	Point-in-time
Equity investments in the Managed Programs and real estate	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$275.88M	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in direct financing leases	`CapitalLeasesNetInvestmentInDirectFinancingLeases`	$780.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Due from affiliates	`DueFromAffiliates`	$147.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents attributable to consolidated VIEs	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$530.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Due from affiliates	`DueFromAffiliates`	$34.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents attributable to consolidated VIEs	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$191.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents attributable to consolidated VIEs	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$198.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents attributable to consolidated VIEs	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$117.52M	USD	Point-in-time
In-place lease and tenant relationship intangible assets, net (inclusive of $18,706 and $21,267, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetAcquiredInPlaceLeasesNet`	$928.96M	USD	Point-in-time
In-place lease, net attributable to consolidated VIEs	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetAcquiredInPlaceLeasesNet`	$928.96M	USD	Point-in-time
In-place lease and tenant relationship intangible assets, net (inclusive of $18,706 and $21,267, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetAcquiredInPlaceLeasesNet`	$993.82M	USD	Point-in-time
In-place lease, net attributable to consolidated VIEs	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetAcquiredInPlaceLeasesNet`	$993.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$692.41M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$684.58M	USD	Point-in-time
Above-market rent, net attributable to consolidated VIEs	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetOffMarketLeaseFavorableNet`	$522.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Above-market rent, net attributable to consolidated VIEs	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetOffMarketLeaseFavorableNet`	$492.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net attributable to consolidated VIEs	`OtherAssets`	$353.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Above-market rent intangible assets, net (inclusive of $12,292 and $13,767, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetOffMarketLeaseFavorableNet`	$492.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net attributable to consolidated VIEs	`OtherAssets`	$300.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Above-market rent intangible assets, net (inclusive of $12,292 and $13,767, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetOffMarketLeaseFavorableNet`	$522.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (inclusive of $18,905 and $18,603, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`OtherAssets`	$300.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (inclusive of $18,905 and $18,603, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`OtherAssets`	$353.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$8.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-recourse debt attributable to consolidated VIEs	`SecuredDebt`	$2.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$8.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-recourse debt attributable to consolidated VIEs	`SecuredDebt`	$2.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities attributable to consolidated VIEs	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$298.51M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities attributable to consolidated VIEs	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$293.85M	USD	Point-in-time
Below-market rent and other intangible liabilities, net attributable to consolidated VIEs	`BelowMarketLeaseNet`	$175.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Below-market rent and other intangible liabilities, net attributable to consolidated VIEs	`BelowMarketLeaseNet`	$165.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-recourse debt, net (inclusive of $121,634 and $125,226, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`SecuredDebt`	$2.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-recourse debt, net (inclusive of $121,634 and $125,226, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`SecuredDebt`	$2.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes attributable to consolidated VIEs	`DeferredTaxLiabilities`	$94.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes attributable to consolidated VIEs	`DeferredTaxLiabilities`	$87.57M	USD	Point-in-time
Senior Unsecured Notes, net	`SeniorNotes`	$498.35M	USD	Point-in-time
Senior Unsecured Notes, net	`SeniorNotes`	$1.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par share value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par share value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Senior Unsecured Credit Facility - Revolver	`LineOfCredit`	$435.49M	USD	Point-in-time
Senior Unsecured Credit Facility - Revolver	`LineOfCredit`	$807.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Senior Unsecured Credit Facility - Term Loan	`LongTermDebt`	$250.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Senior Unsecured Credit Facility - Term Loan	`LongTermDebt`	$250.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities (inclusive of $4,768 and $5,573, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$298.51M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities (inclusive of $4,768 and $5,573, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$293.85M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, per share value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, per share value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Below-market rent and other intangible liabilities, net (inclusive of $8,715 and $9,305, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`BelowMarketLeaseNet`	$165.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Below-market rent and other intangible liabilities, net (inclusive of $8,715 and $9,305, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`BelowMarketLeaseNet`	$175.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes (inclusive of $544 and $587, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`DeferredTaxLiabilities`	$94.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	450.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	450.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes (inclusive of $544 and $587, respectively, attributable to VIEs)	`DeferredTaxLiabilities`	$87.57M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$101.64M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$100.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	105.09M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	105.45M	shares	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$5.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	104.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$4.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	104.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$14.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares	`TreasuryStockShares`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$6.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares	`TreasuryStockShares`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized; 105,446,627 and 105,085,069 shares issued, respectively; and 104,402,211 and 104,040,653 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$105.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized; 105,446,627 and 105,085,069 shares issued, respectively; and 104,402,211 and 104,040,653 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$105.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$4.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$4.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings	`AccumulatedDistributionsInExcessOfNetIncome`	$655.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings	`AccumulatedDistributionsInExcessOfNetIncome`	$465.61M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred compensation obligation	`DeferredCompensationEquity`	$-57.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred compensation obligation	`DeferredCompensationEquity`	$-30.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-75.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-156.67M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-120.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-21.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$14.21M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$15.34M	USD	Point-in-time
Less: treasury stock at cost, 1,044,416 shares	`TreasuryStockValue`	$60.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Less: treasury stock at cost, 1,044,416 shares	`TreasuryStockValue`	$60.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Total W. P. Carey stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Total W. P. Carey stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$139.85M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$134.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$8.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$8.89B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 192 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Lease revenues	`RealEstateRevenueNet`	$164.74M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease revenues	`RealEstateRevenueNet`	$149.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease revenues	`RealEstateRevenueNet`	$420.56M	USD	3 Qtrs
Lease revenues	`RealEstateRevenueNet`	$487.48M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating property revenues	`OtherRealEstateRevenue`	$21.59M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating property revenues	`OtherRealEstateRevenue`	$23.64M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating property revenues	`OtherRealEstateRevenue`	$8.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating property revenues	`OtherRealEstateRevenue`	$8.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable tenant costs	`ReimbursementRevenue`	$6.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable tenant costs	`ReimbursementRevenue`	$17.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reimbursable tenant costs	`ReimbursementRevenue`	$5.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable tenant costs	`ReimbursementRevenue`	$18.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
Lease termination income and other	`OtherSalesRevenueNet`	$17.59M	USD	3 Qtrs
Lease termination income and other	`OtherSalesRevenueNet`	$9.32M	USD	3 Qtrs
Lease termination income and other	`OtherSalesRevenueNet`	$2.99M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease termination income and other	`OtherSalesRevenueNet`	$1.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Total real estate revenue	`RealEstateRevenueandOther`	$477.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total real estate revenue	`RealEstateRevenueandOther`	$165.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Total real estate revenue	`RealEstateRevenueandOther`	$537.85M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total real estate revenue	`RealEstateRevenueandOther`	$181.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset management revenue	`ManagementFeesRevenue`	$9.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset management revenue	`ManagementFeesRevenue`	$36.24M	USD	3 Qtrs
Asset management revenue	`ManagementFeesRevenue`	$27.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Asset management revenue	`ManagementFeesRevenue`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable costs	`RelatedPartyReimbursementRevenue`	$96.38M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reimbursable costs	`RelatedPartyReimbursementRevenue`	$14.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable costs	`RelatedPartyReimbursementRevenue`	$28.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reimbursable costs	`RelatedPartyReimbursementRevenue`	$11.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Structuring revenue	`StructuringRevenue`	$8.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Structuring revenue	`StructuringRevenue`	$40.49M	USD	3 Qtrs
Structuring revenue	`StructuringRevenue`	$67.73M	USD	3 Qtrs
Structuring revenue	`StructuringRevenue`	$5.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Dealer manager fees	`WholesalingRevenue`	$2.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dealer manager fees	`WholesalingRevenue`	$17.06M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dealer manager fees	`WholesalingRevenue`	$2.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Dealer manager fees	`WholesalingRevenue`	$1.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Incentive revenue	`IncentiveTerminationAndSubordinatedDispositionRevenue`	$203.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Incentive revenue	`IncentiveTerminationAndSubordinatedDispositionRevenue`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Incentive revenue	`IncentiveTerminationAndSubordinatedDispositionRevenue`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Incentive revenue	`IncentiveTerminationAndSubordinatedDispositionRevenue`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue from the Managed Programs	`InvestmentAdvisoryManagementAndAdministrativeFees`	$135.28M	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue from the Managed Programs	`InvestmentAdvisoryManagementAndAdministrativeFees`	$181.84M	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue from the Managed Programs	`InvestmentAdvisoryManagementAndAdministrativeFees`	$31.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue from the Managed Programs	`InvestmentAdvisoryManagementAndAdministrativeFees`	$33.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$197.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$214.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$673.13M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$659.62M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$206.08M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$175.64M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$75.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$59.52M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$22.84M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$78.99M	USD	3 Qtrs
General and administrative	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$20.26M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$62.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfRealEstate`	$6.29M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfRealEstate`	$19.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfRealEstate`	$22.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfRealEstate`	$4.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable tenant and affiliate costs	`CostOfReimbursableExpense`	$45.81M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reimbursable tenant and affiliate costs	`CostOfReimbursableExpense`	$16.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable tenant and affiliate costs	`CostOfReimbursableExpense`	$20.99M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable tenant and affiliate costs	`CostOfReimbursableExpense`	$114.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costs	`OccupancyNet`	$11.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costs	`OccupancyNet`	$31.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costs	`OccupancyNet`	$10.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costs	`OccupancyNet`	$29.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Merger, property acquisition, and other expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCosts`	$31.37M	USD	3 Qtrs
Merger, property acquisition, and other expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCosts`	$4.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Merger, property acquisition, and other expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCosts`	$618.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Merger, property acquisition, and other expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCosts`	$12.33M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$22.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$3.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$16.06M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$7.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Dealer manager fees and expenses	`DealerManagerFeesandExpenses`	$3.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Dealer manager fees and expenses	`DealerManagerFeesandExpenses`	$15.56M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dealer manager fees and expenses	`DealerManagerFeesandExpenses`	$7.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dealer manager fees and expenses	`DealerManagerFeesandExpenses`	$3.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Subadvisor fees	`AdvisoryExpense`	$2.85M	USD	3 Qtrs
Subadvisor fees	`AdvisoryExpense`	$1.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Subadvisor fees	`AdvisoryExpense`	$381.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Subadvisor fees	`AdvisoryExpense`	$8.55M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$159.07M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$461.14M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$128.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$429.93M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$145.32M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$133.34M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$49.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$46.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in earnings of equity method investments in the Managed Programs and real estate	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$11.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in earnings of equity method investments in the Managed Programs and real estate	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$35.32M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investments in the Managed Programs and real estate	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$38.63M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investments in the Managed Programs and real estate	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$12.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income and (expenses)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-5.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income and (expenses)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$6.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income and (expenses)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$9.94M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income and (expenses)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-12.16M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on change in control of interests	`GainOnChangeInControlOfInterests`	$105.95M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on change in control of interests	`GainOnChangeInControlOfInterests`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on change in control of interests	`GainOnChangeInControlOfInterests`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on change in control of interests	`GainOnChangeInControlOfInterests`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Total other income and expenses	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-96.75M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other income and expenses	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-4.23M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other income and expenses	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-40.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other income and expenses	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-30.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and gain (loss) on sale of real estate	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$194.24M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and gain (loss) on sale of real estate	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and gain (loss) on sale of real estate	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$146.46M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and gain (loss) on sale of real estate	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$28.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$3.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$901.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$11.18M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$20.35M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations before gain (loss) on sale of real estate	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$183.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations before gain (loss) on sale of real estate	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$21.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations before gain (loss) on sale of real estate	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$126.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations before gain (loss) on sale of real estate	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$33.02M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$190.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate, net of tax	`GainsLossesOnSalesOfInvestmentRealEstate`	$-3.48M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate, net of tax	`GainsLossesOnSalesOfInvestmentRealEstate`	$260.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate, net of tax	`GainsLossesOnSalesOfInvestmentRealEstate`	$2.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate, net of tax	`GainsLossesOnSalesOfInvestmentRealEstate`	$1.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$28.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$212.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$23.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$129.08M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.87M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$993.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$137.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-14.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$27.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$21.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$207.55M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$121.21M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.80	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.20	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.14	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from discontinued operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from discontinued operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$0.34	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.20	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.14	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.14	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.13	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.78	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.20	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from discontinued operations attributable to W. P. Carey	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$0.34	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.12	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.13	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.20	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	100.28M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	105.63M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	105.81M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	96.69M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	97.73M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	106.34M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	101.13M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	106.46M	shares	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$21.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$27.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$174.36M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$121.21M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$186.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$33.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$207.55M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$121.21M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$21.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$27.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions Declared Per Share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.94	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions Declared Per Share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.95	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions Declared Per Share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.86	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions Declared Per Share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.73	USD	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 113 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$129.08M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$23.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$212.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$28.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization, including intangible assets and deferred financing costs	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$184.81M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization, including intangible assets and deferred financing costs	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$212.27M	USD	3 Qtrs
Straight-line rent and amortization of rent-related intangibles	`StraightLineRentAdjustmentsAndAmortizationOfRentRelatedIntangibles`	$-35.23M	USD	3 Qtrs
Straight-line rent and amortization of rent-related intangibles	`StraightLineRentAdjustmentsAndAmortizationOfRentRelatedIntangibles`	$-27.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment charges	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$22.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment charges	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$6.29M	USD	3 Qtrs
Management income received in shares of Managed REITs and other	`ManagementIncomeReceivedInSharesOfAffiliates`	$16.81M	USD	3 Qtrs
Management income received in shares of Managed REITs and other	`ManagementIncomeReceivedInSharesOfAffiliates`	$27.93M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$16.06M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$22.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, derivatives, extinguishment of debt, and other	`RealizedGainLossOnForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndOther`	$3.37M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, derivatives, extinguishment of debt, and other	`RealizedGainLossOnForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndOther`	$-2.72M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of real estate	`GainLossOnSaleOfProperties`	$2.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of real estate	`GainLossOnSaleOfProperties`	$24.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investments in the Managed Programs and real estate in excess of distributions received	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsNetOfDividendsOrDistributions`	$1.92M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investments in the Managed Programs and real estate in excess of distributions received	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsNetOfDividendsOrDistributions`	$2.78M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on change in control of interests	`GainLossOnChangeInControlOfInterestsExcludingAllocationOfProfitSharingInterest`	$105.95M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on change in control of interests	`GainLossOnChangeInControlOfInterestsExcludingAllocationOfProfitSharingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred revenue	`RecognitionOfDeferredRevenue`	$786.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred revenue	`RecognitionOfDeferredRevenue`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in structuring revenue receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInStructuringRevenueReceivable`	$21.57M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in structuring revenue receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInStructuringRevenueReceivable`	$13.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred acquisition revenue received	`DeferredAcquisitionRevenueReceived`	$20.11M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred acquisition revenue received	`DeferredAcquisitionRevenueReceived`	$12.69M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for withholding taxes upon delivery of equity-based awards and exercises of stock options	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$16.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for withholding taxes upon delivery of equity-based awards and exercises of stock options	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$16.59M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net changes in other operating assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$33.36M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net changes in other operating assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$9.42M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$277.15M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$330.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstate`	$246.59M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstate`	$529.81M	USD	3 Qtrs
Funding of short-term loans to affiliates	`PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Funding of short-term loans to affiliates	`PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate`	$155.45M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from repayment of short-term loans to affiliates	`RepaymentOfNotesReceivableFromRelatedParties`	$50.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from repayment of short-term loans to affiliates	`RepaymentOfNotesReceivableFromRelatedParties`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of real estate	`ProceedsFromSaleOfRealEstateHeldforinvestment`	$281.16M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of real estate	`ProceedsFromSaleOfRealEstateHeldforinvestment`	$28.95M	USD	3 Qtrs
Investment in real estate under construction	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstateUnderConstruction`	$27.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Investment in real estate under construction	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstateUnderConstruction`	$7.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in investing restricted cash	`IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash`	$29.22M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in investing restricted cash	`IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash`	$-24.61M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital contributions to equity investments in real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments`	$15.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital contributions to equity investments in real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments`	$468.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Value added taxes paid in connection with acquisition of real estate	`VatPaidInConnectionWithAcquisitionOfRealEstate`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Value added taxes paid in connection with acquisition of real estate	`VatPaidInConnectionWithAcquisitionOfRealEstate`	$10.26M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from repayment of note receivable	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfNotesReceivable`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from repayment of note receivable	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfNotesReceivable`	$10.26M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions received from equity investments in the Managed Programs and real estate in excess of equity income	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$5.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions received from equity investments in the Managed Programs and real estate in excess of equity income	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$10.06M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures on corporate assets	`PaymentsForSoftware`	$3.48M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures on corporate assets	`PaymentsForSoftware`	$16.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures on owned real estate	`PaymentsToDevelopRealEstateAssets`	$3.14M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures on owned real estate	`PaymentsToDevelopRealEstateAssets`	$3.42M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-1.49M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-2.43M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash acquired in connection with the CPA:16 Merger	`CashAcquiredFromAcquisition`	$65.43M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash acquired in connection with the CPA:16 Merger	`CashAcquiredFromAcquisition`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of securities	`PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of securities	`PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities`	$7.66M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid to stockholders of CPA:16 Global in the CPA:16 Merger	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$1.34M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid to stockholders of CPA:16 Global in the CPA:16 Merger	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$46.08M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-625.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of Senior Unsecured Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of Senior Unsecured Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$1.10B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of Senior Unsecured Notes	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfUnsecuredDebt`	$1.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of Senior Unsecured Notes	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfUnsecuredDebt`	$498.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from Senior Unsecured Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromUnsecuredLinesOfCredit`	$1.29B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from Senior Unsecured Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromUnsecuredLinesOfCredit`	$758.66M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$248.92M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$302.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Scheduled payments of mortgage principal	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$96.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Scheduled payments of mortgage principal	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$54.42M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from mortgage financing	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$22.67M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from mortgage financing	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$12.33M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of financing costs	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$12.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of financing costs	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$10.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in financing restricted cash	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfRestrictedCashFinancingActivities`	$-10.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in financing restricted cash	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfRestrictedCashFinancingActivities`	$-589.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$16.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$10.12M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepayments of mortgage principal	`PrepaymentOfMortgagePrincipal`	$216.06M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepayments of mortgage principal	`PrepaymentOfMortgagePrincipal`	$9.68M	USD	3 Qtrs
Windfall tax benefit associated with stock-based compensation awards	`ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities`	$7.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
Windfall tax benefit associated with stock-based compensation awards	`ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities`	$5.45M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromPaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$502.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromPaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$586.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee purchases under the employee share purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$360.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee purchases under the employee share purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$1.22M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of shares in public offering	`ProceedsFromIssuanceInitialPublicOffering`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of shares in public offering	`ProceedsFromIssuanceInitialPublicOffering`	$282.59M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of treasury stock from related party	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$700.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Purchase of treasury stock from related party	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of treasury stock from related party	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$679.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$309.38M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$99.14M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents`	$-22.45M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents`	$-9.62M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$-7.37M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$412.76M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$198.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$191.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$117.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$530.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$191.32M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$117.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$198.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$530.28M	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 50 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Per shares distributions declared	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.95	USD	1 Quarter
Per shares distributions declared	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.86	USD	3 Qtrs
Per shares distributions declared	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.94	USD	1 Quarter
Per shares distributions declared	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.73	USD	3 Qtrs
Balance - beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance - beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance - beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance - beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance - shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	104.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance - shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	104.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares issued in public offering, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$282.16M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options and employee purchases under the employee share purchase plan, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$1.22M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options and employee purchases under the employee share purchase plan, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$360.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares issued to stockholders of CPA:16 in connection with the CPA:16 Merger, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions`	$1.82B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of the remaining interests in less-than-wholly-owned investments that we already consolidate in connection with the CPA:16 Merger	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions`	$280.94M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of noncontrolling interests in connection with the CPA:16 Merger	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination`	$99.76M	USD	3 Qtrs
Grants issued in connection with services rendered, shares, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueIssuedForServices`	$15.74M	USD	3 Qtrs
Grants issued in connection with services rendered, shares, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueIssuedForServices`	$14.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares issued under share incentive plans, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationGross`	$849.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares issued under share incentive plans, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensationGross`	$1.75M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferral of vested shares	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredCompensation`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferral of vested shares	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredCompensation`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$379.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$586.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Windfall tax benefits - share incentive plan	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalTaxEffectFromShareBasedCompensation`	$5.45M	USD	3 Qtrs
Windfall tax benefits - share incentive plan	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalTaxEffectFromShareBasedCompensation`	$7.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$22.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$16.06M	USD	3 Qtrs
Redemption value adjustment	`TemporaryEquityAccretionToRedemptionValue`	$-8.55M	USD	3 Qtrs
Redemption value adjustment	`TemporaryEquityAccretionToRedemptionValue`	$306.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$15.27M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$10.12M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions declared	`Dividends`	$303.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions declared	`Dividends`	$281.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of treasury stock from related party, value	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$678.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of treasury stock from related party, shares	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares`	11,037.00	shares	Point-in-time
Foreign currency translation	`ForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$50.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$212.47M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$129.08M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestRedeemableNoncontrollingInterestNetOfTax`	$-52.15M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestRedeemableNoncontrollingInterestNetOfTax`	$-103.13M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gain on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestAndRedeemableNoncontrollingInterestNetOfTax`	$18.49M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gain on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestAndRedeemableNoncontrollingInterestNetOfTax`	$11.59M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain on marketable securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossunrealizedholdingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodIncludingPortionAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterestNetOfTax`	$14.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Balance - end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance - end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance - end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance - end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance - shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	104.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance - shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	104.40M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 52 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$129.08M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$23.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$212.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$28.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-37.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-103.13M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-52.14M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-55.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gain on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$11.59M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gain on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.29M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gain on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$16.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gain on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$18.49M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-12.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$14.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-40.55M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-35.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-38.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-84.62M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (Loss) Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$172.05M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (Loss) Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-10.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (Loss) Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-12.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (Loss) Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$44.46M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$993.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.87M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.95M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.52M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$43.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.36M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$963.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-14.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$137.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`TemporaryEquityForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustments`	$-32.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`TemporaryEquityForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`TemporaryEquityForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`TemporaryEquityForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustments`	$-5.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterests`	$142.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterests`	$18.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterests`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterests`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$40.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-14.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$170.95M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-8.15M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.