Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in W. P. Carey, owning 4,709,028 shares valued at $256.2 million. Massachusetts Financial Services and Northern Trust also boosted their holdings, contributing to institutional investors owning 73.73% of the company. W. P. Carey, a major net lease REIT, reported a quarterly EPS of $1.17, missing estimates, with analysts maintaining a "Hold" rating and a price target averaging $109.