10-Q Filing

W. P. CAREY INC. CIK: 1025378 Q1 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001025378-24-000081`
Period End Date	20240331
Filing Date	20240501
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	wpc-20240331_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 172 Income Statement 96 Cash Flow Statement 178 Stockholders Equity 64 Comprehensive Income 36

Balance Sheet 172 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings and improvements net lease and other	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCostRealEstateLeased`	$12.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings and improvements net lease and other	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCostRealEstateLeased`	$12.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings and improvements net lease and other	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCostRealEstateLeased`	$12.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings and improvements net lease and other	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCostRealEstateLeased`	$12.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Land, buildings and improvements operating properties	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCostOperatingRealEstate`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings and improvements operating properties	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCostOperatingRealEstate`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Land, buildings and improvements operating properties	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCostOperatingRealEstate`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Land, buildings and improvements operating properties	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCostOperatingRealEstate`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable	`NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeasesAndLoansReceivable`	$660.59M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable	`NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeasesAndLoansReceivable`	$660.59M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable	`NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeasesAndLoansReceivable`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable	`NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeasesAndLoansReceivable`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	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
In-place lease intangible assets and other	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetAcquiredInPlaceLeasesNet`	$2.31B	USD	Point-in-time
In-place lease intangible assets and other	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetAcquiredInPlaceLeasesNet`	$2.31B	USD	Point-in-time
In-place lease intangible assets and other	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetAcquiredInPlaceLeasesNet`	$2.28B	USD	Point-in-time
In-place lease intangible assets and other	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetAcquiredInPlaceLeasesNet`	$2.28B	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
Above-market rent intangible assets	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetOffMarketLeaseFavorableNet`	$706.77M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	218.82M	shares	Point-in-time
Above-market rent intangible assets	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetOffMarketLeaseFavorableNet`	$706.77M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	218.82M	shares	Point-in-time
Above-market rent intangible assets	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetOffMarketLeaseFavorableNet`	$693.29M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	218.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Above-market rent intangible assets	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetOffMarketLeaseFavorableNet`	$693.29M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	218.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Investments in real estate	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCost`	$17.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in real estate	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCost`	$17.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock shares, outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock shares, outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.82M	shares	Point-in-time
Investments in real estate	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCost`	$17.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in real estate	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCost`	$17.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock shares, outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock shares, outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.82M	shares	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAccumulatedDepreciation`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAccumulatedDepreciation`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAccumulatedDepreciation`	$3.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	`RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAccumulatedDepreciation`	$3.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale, net	`RealEstateInvestmentsNetIncludingRealEstateHeldForSale`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale, net	`RealEstateInvestmentsNetIncludingRealEstateHeldForSale`	$37.12M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale, net	`RealEstateInvestmentsNetIncludingRealEstateHeldForSale`	$37.12M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale, net	`RealEstateInvestmentsNetIncludingRealEstateHeldForSale`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in real estate	`RealEstateInvestments`	$14.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in real estate	`RealEstateInvestments`	$14.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in real estate	`RealEstateInvestments`	$14.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Net investments in real estate	`RealEstateInvestments`	$14.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Equity method investments	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$354.26M	USD	Point-in-time
Equity method investments	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$354.26M	USD	Point-in-time
Equity method investments	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$355.67M	USD	Point-in-time
Equity method investments	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$355.67M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$776.97M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$776.97M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$633.86M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$633.86M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net	`OtherAssets`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net	`OtherAssets`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net	`OtherAssets`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net	`OtherAssets`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$974.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$974.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$978.29M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$978.29M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$17.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$17.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$17.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$17.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Senior unsecured notes, net	`SeniorNotes`	$6.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Senior unsecured notes, net	`SeniorNotes`	$6.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Senior unsecured notes, net	`SeniorNotes`	$5.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Senior unsecured notes, net	`SeniorNotes`	$5.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Unsecured term loans, net	`UnsecuredDebt`	$1.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Unsecured term loans, net	`UnsecuredDebt`	$1.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Unsecured term loans, net	`UnsecuredDebt`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Unsecured term loans, net	`UnsecuredDebt`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Unsecured revolving credit facility	`LineOfCredit`	$403.79M	USD	Point-in-time
Unsecured revolving credit facility	`LineOfCredit`	$403.79M	USD	Point-in-time
Unsecured revolving credit facility	`LineOfCredit`	$291.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Unsecured revolving credit facility	`LineOfCredit`	$291.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-recourse mortgages, net	`SecuredDebt`	$579.15M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-recourse mortgages, net	`SecuredDebt`	$579.15M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-recourse mortgages, net	`SecuredDebt`	$504.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-recourse mortgages, net	`SecuredDebt`	$504.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Debt, net	`LongTermDebt`	$8.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Debt, net	`LongTermDebt`	$8.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Debt, net	`LongTermDebt`	$7.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Debt, net	`LongTermDebt`	$7.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$575.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$575.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$615.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$615.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Below-market rent intangible liabilities, net	`BelowMarketLeaseNet`	$131.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Below-market rent intangible liabilities, net	`BelowMarketLeaseNet`	$131.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Below-market rent intangible liabilities, net	`BelowMarketLeaseNet`	$136.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Below-market rent intangible liabilities, net	`BelowMarketLeaseNet`	$136.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$180.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$180.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$158.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$158.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Dividends payable	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$192.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Dividends payable	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$192.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Dividends payable	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$192.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Dividends payable	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$192.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$9.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$9.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$8.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$8.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)	`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
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; $218,823,907 and $218,671,874 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$219.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value, $450,000,000 shares authorized; $218,823,907 and $218,671,874 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$219.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value, $450,000,000 shares authorized; $218,823,907 and $218,671,874 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$219.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value, $450,000,000 shares authorized; $218,823,907 and $218,671,874 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$219.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$11.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$11.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$11.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$11.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings	`AccumulatedDistributionsInExcessOfNetIncome`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings	`AccumulatedDistributionsInExcessOfNetIncome`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings	`AccumulatedDistributionsInExcessOfNetIncome`	$2.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings	`AccumulatedDistributionsInExcessOfNetIncome`	$2.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred compensation obligation	`TreasuryStockDeferredEmployeeStockOwnershipPlan`	$62.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred compensation obligation	`TreasuryStockDeferredEmployeeStockOwnershipPlan`	$78.49M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred compensation obligation	`TreasuryStockDeferredEmployeeStockOwnershipPlan`	$78.49M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred compensation obligation	`TreasuryStockDeferredEmployeeStockOwnershipPlan`	$62.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-254.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-254.87M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-252.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-252.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.12M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.12M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$17.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$17.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$17.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$17.98B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 96 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenues	`Revenues`	$427.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`Revenues`	$427.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`Revenues`	$389.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`Revenues`	$389.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$118.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$118.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$156.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$156.41M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$26.55M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$26.55M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$27.87M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$27.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating property expenses	`OperatingPropertyExpenses`	$21.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating property expenses	`OperatingPropertyExpenses`	$21.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating property expenses	`OperatingPropertyExpenses`	$17.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating property expenses	`OperatingPropertyExpenses`	$17.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable tenant costs	`ReimbursableTenantExpense`	$21.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable tenant costs	`ReimbursableTenantExpense`	$12.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable tenant costs	`ReimbursableTenantExpense`	$12.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Reimbursable tenant costs	`ReimbursableTenantExpense`	$21.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costs	`OccupancyNet`	$12.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costs	`OccupancyNet`	$12.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costs	`OccupancyNet`	$12.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costs	`OccupancyNet`	$12.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedStockBasedCompensationExpenseExcludingRestructuringExpense`	$7.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedStockBasedCompensationExpenseExcludingRestructuringExpense`	$7.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedStockBasedCompensationExpenseExcludingRestructuringExpense`	$8.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedStockBasedCompensationExpenseExcludingRestructuringExpense`	$8.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Merger and other expenses	`MergerAndOtherExpensesOperating`	$24.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Merger and other expenses	`MergerAndOtherExpensesOperating`	$4.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Merger and other expenses	`MergerAndOtherExpensesOperating`	$4.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Merger and other expenses	`MergerAndOtherExpensesOperating`	$24.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$203.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$203.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$246.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$246.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$67.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$68.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$68.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$67.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$15.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$15.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$4.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$4.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of real estate, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfProperties`	$15.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of real estate, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfProperties`	$15.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of real estate, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfProperties`	$177.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of real estate, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfProperties`	$177.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Other gains and (losses)	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	$8.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Other gains and (losses)	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	$8.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Other gains and (losses)	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	$13.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Other gains and (losses)	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	$13.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from equity method investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$5.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from equity method investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$5.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from equity method investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$4.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from equity method investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$4.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other income and expenses	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other income and expenses	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other income and expenses	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$128.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other income and expenses	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$128.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$167.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$167.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$309.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$309.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$8.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$8.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$15.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$15.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$294.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$294.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-137.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-137.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$61.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$61.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$159.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$159.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$294.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`NetIncomeLoss`	$294.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Basic Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.72	USD	1 Quarter
Basic Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.72	USD	1 Quarter
Basic Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.39	USD	1 Quarter
Basic Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.39	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.72	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.72	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.39	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.39	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	211.95M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	211.95M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	220.03M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	220.03M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	220.13M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	212.35M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	212.35M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	220.13M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 178 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$294.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$294.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization, including intangible assets and deferred financing costs	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$161.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization, including intangible assets and deferred financing costs	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$161.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization, including intangible assets and deferred financing costs	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$123.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization, including intangible assets and deferred financing costs	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$123.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Straight-line rent adjustments	`StraightLineRentAdjustments`	$-15.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Straight-line rent adjustments	`StraightLineRentAdjustments`	$-15.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Straight-line rent adjustments	`StraightLineRentAdjustments`	$-20.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Straight-line rent adjustments	`StraightLineRentAdjustments`	$-20.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of real estate, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfProperties`	$177.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of real estate, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfProperties`	$177.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of real estate, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfProperties`	$15.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of real estate, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfProperties`	$15.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on repayment of secured loan receivable	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on repayment of secured loan receivable	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on repayment of secured loan receivable	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$10.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on repayment of secured loan receivable	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$10.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$7.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$7.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$8.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$8.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from equity method investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$5.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from equity method investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$5.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from equity method investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$4.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from equity method investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$4.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of rent-related intangibles and deferred rental revenue	`AmortizationOfRentRelatedIntangiblesAndDeferredRentalRevenue`	$4.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of rent-related intangibles and deferred rental revenue	`AmortizationOfRentRelatedIntangiblesAndDeferredRentalRevenue`	$10.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of rent-related intangibles and deferred rental revenue	`AmortizationOfRentRelatedIntangiblesAndDeferredRentalRevenue`	$10.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of rent-related intangibles and deferred rental revenue	`AmortizationOfRentRelatedIntangiblesAndDeferredRentalRevenue`	$4.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in allowance for credit losses	`ProvisionForLoanLeaseAndOtherLosses`	$-3.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in allowance for credit losses	`ProvisionForLoanLeaseAndOtherLosses`	$-3.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in allowance for credit losses	`ProvisionForLoanLeaseAndOtherLosses`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in allowance for credit losses	`ProvisionForLoanLeaseAndOtherLosses`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions of earnings from equity method investments	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$3.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions of earnings from equity method investments	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$3.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions of earnings from equity method investments	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$5.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions of earnings from equity method investments	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$5.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on equity securities, extinguishment of debt, foreign currency exchange rate movements, and other	`RealizedGainLossOnForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndOther`	$-674.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on equity securities, extinguishment of debt, foreign currency exchange rate movements, and other	`RealizedGainLossOnForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndOther`	$-674.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on equity securities, extinguishment of debt, foreign currency exchange rate movements, and other	`RealizedGainLossOnForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndOther`	$4.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on equity securities, extinguishment of debt, foreign currency exchange rate movements, and other	`RealizedGainLossOnForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndOther`	$4.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of net investments in sales-type leases	`ProceedsFromSalesOfNetInvestmentsInSalesTypeLeasesOperating`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of net investments in sales-type leases	`ProceedsFromSalesOfNetInvestmentsInSalesTypeLeasesOperating`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of net investments in sales-type leases	`ProceedsFromSalesOfNetInvestmentsInSalesTypeLeasesOperating`	$807.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of net investments in sales-type leases	`ProceedsFromSalesOfNetInvestmentsInSalesTypeLeasesOperating`	$807.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes in other operating assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$15.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes in other operating assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$15.55M	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes in other operating assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-5.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Net changes in other operating assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-5.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$282.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$282.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstate`	$193.74M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstate`	$193.74M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstate`	$143.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstate`	$143.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Investments in loans receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable`	$83.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Investments in loans receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable`	$83.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Investments in loans receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Investments in loans receivable	`PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of real estate	`ProceedsFromSaleOfRealEstateHeldforinvestment`	$60.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of real estate	`ProceedsFromSaleOfRealEstateHeldforinvestment`	$60.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of real estate	`ProceedsFromSaleOfRealEstateHeldforinvestment`	$41.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sales of real estate	`ProceedsFromSaleOfRealEstateHeldforinvestment`	$41.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Value added taxes paid in connection with acquisition of real estate	`ValueAddedTaxesPaidInConnectionWithAcquisitionOfRealEstate`	$27.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Value added taxes paid in connection with acquisition of real estate	`ValueAddedTaxesPaidInConnectionWithAcquisitionOfRealEstate`	$27.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Value added taxes paid in connection with acquisition of real estate	`ValueAddedTaxesPaidInConnectionWithAcquisitionOfRealEstate`	$2.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Value added taxes paid in connection with acquisition of real estate	`ValueAddedTaxesPaidInConnectionWithAcquisitionOfRealEstate`	$2.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from repayment of loans receivable	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Proceeds from repayment of loans receivable	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Proceeds from repayment of loans receivable	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from repayment of loans receivable	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from repayment of loans receivable	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from repayment of loans receivable	`ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Funding for real estate construction, redevelopments, and other capital expenditures on real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstateUnderConstruction`	$19.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Funding for real estate construction, redevelopments, and other capital expenditures on real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstateUnderConstruction`	$19.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Funding for real estate construction, redevelopments, and other capital expenditures on real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstateUnderConstruction`	$35.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Funding for real estate construction, redevelopments, and other capital expenditures on real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRealEstateUnderConstruction`	$35.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Value added taxes refunded in connection with acquisition of real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRefundedAndDevelopRealEstate`	$4.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Value added taxes refunded in connection with acquisition of real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRefundedAndDevelopRealEstate`	$4.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Value added taxes refunded in connection with acquisition of real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRefundedAndDevelopRealEstate`	$3.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Value added taxes refunded in connection with acquisition of real estate	`PaymentsToAcquireRefundedAndDevelopRealEstate`	$3.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital contributions to equity method investments	`PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments`	$13.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital contributions to equity method investments	`PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments`	$13.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital contributions to equity method investments	`PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments`	$1.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital contributions to equity method investments	`PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments`	$1.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$693.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$693.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-391.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-391.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Return of capital from equity method investments	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$472.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Return of capital from equity method investments	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$472.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Return of capital from equity method investments	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$413.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Return of capital from equity method investments	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$413.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Investment deposit	`PaymentsForDepositsInvestingActivities`	$467.07M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment deposit	`PaymentsForDepositsInvestingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Investment deposit	`PaymentsForDepositsInvestingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Investment deposit	`PaymentsForDepositsInvestingActivities`	$467.07M	USD	1 Quarter
Tenant-funded escrow for investing activities	`TenantFundedEscrowForInvestingActivities`	$29.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Tenant-funded escrow for investing activities	`TenantFundedEscrowForInvestingActivities`	$29.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Tenant-funded escrow for investing activities	`TenantFundedEscrowForInvestingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Tenant-funded escrow for investing activities	`TenantFundedEscrowForInvestingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-587.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-587.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-236.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-236.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$740.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$740.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$635.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$635.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromUnsecuredLinesOfCredit`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromUnsecuredLinesOfCredit`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromUnsecuredLinesOfCredit`	$637.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromUnsecuredLinesOfCredit`	$637.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$226.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$226.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$190.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$190.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments of mortgage principal	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$90.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments of mortgage principal	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$90.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments of mortgage principal	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$69.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments of mortgage principal	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$69.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-9.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-9.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for withholding taxes upon delivery of equity-based awards	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$6.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for withholding taxes upon delivery of equity-based awards	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$6.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for withholding taxes upon delivery of equity-based awards	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$13.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for withholding taxes upon delivery of equity-based awards	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$13.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$50.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$50.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$136.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$136.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from shares issued under forward equity, net of selling costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$249.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from shares issued under forward equity, net of selling costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$249.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from shares issued under forward equity, net of selling costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from shares issued under forward equity, net of selling costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$2.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$2.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-379.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-379.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$307.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$307.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-7.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-7.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$6.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$6.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$412.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$412.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$691.97M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$691.97M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$230.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$230.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$224.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$224.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$224.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$224.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$230.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$691.97M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$691.97M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$230.83M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 64 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.86	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.86	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.07	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.07	USD	1 Quarter
Beginning equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.82M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.82M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning equity balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares issued upon delivery of vested restricted share awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures`	$-6.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares issued upon delivery of vested restricted share awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures`	$-6.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares issued upon delivery of vested restricted share awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures`	$-13.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares issued upon delivery of vested restricted share awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures`	$-13.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares issued under forward equity, net	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueOther`	$249.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares issued under forward equity, net	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueOther`	$249.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$8.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$8.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$7.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$7.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferral of vested shares, net	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationOtherLongtermIncentivePlansRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Deferral of vested shares, net	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationOtherLongtermIncentivePlansRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Deferral of vested shares, net	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationOtherLongtermIncentivePlansRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Deferral of vested shares, net	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationOtherLongtermIncentivePlansRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`Dividends`	$229.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`Dividends`	$229.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`Dividends`	$190.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`Dividends`	$190.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$294.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$294.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$50.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$50.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$136.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$136.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$2.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$2.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$6.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$6.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-7.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-7.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$6.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$6.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Ending equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.82M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending equity balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	218.82M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 36 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$294.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$294.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$6.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$6.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-7.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-7.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$6.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$6.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-806.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-806.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$161.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$161.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$293.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$293.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income)	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-137.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income)	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-137.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income)	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$61.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss (income)	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$61.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-257.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-257.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-28.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-28.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-394.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-394.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$33.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$33.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$293.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$161.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$161.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$293.60M	USD	1 Quarter

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