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Welltower (WELL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$92.80
+1.79 (+1.97%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$91.14
$92.88
50-Day Range
$86.51
$94.25
52-Week Range
$67.05
$94.63
Volume
3.08 million shs
Average Volume
2.91 million shs
Market Capitalization
$52.79 billion
P/E Ratio
145.00
Dividend Yield
2.63%
Price Target
$93.69

Welltower MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.81 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.0% Upside
$93.69 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.18% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-3.13
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.96mentions of Welltower in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.44%
From $4.02 to $4.52 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.43 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

230th out of 844 stocks

Real Estate Investment Trusts Industry

42nd out of 176 stocks

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About Welltower Stock (NYSE:WELL)

Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL), a REIT and S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. Welltower invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real estate and infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing and post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties.

WELL Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/13/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/7 Dividend
2/22/2024
Dividend Payable
3/07/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/07/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Real estate investment trusts
Sub-Industry
Specialized REITs
CUSIP
42217K10
Employees
533
Year Founded
1970

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$93.69
High Stock Price Target
$115.00
Low Stock Price Target
$80.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+1.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.81
Research Coverage
16 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$340.09 million
Pretax Margin
5.27%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.64 billion
Cash Flow
$3.28 per share
Book Value
$47.12 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
568,423,000
Market Cap
$52.79 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.08

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Shankh S. MitraMr. Shankh S. Mitra (Age 43)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $3.81M
  • Mr. Timothy G. McHugh (Age 38)
    Executive VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.86M
  • Mr. John F. Burkart (Age 60)
    Executive VP & COO
    Comp: $1.64M
  • Mr. Matthew Grant McQueen J.D. (Age 51)
    Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
    Comp: $1.25M
  • Mr. Nikhil Chaudhri
    Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer
  • Mr. Joshua T. Fieweger (Age 42)
    Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Krishna Soma
    Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance
  • Mr. John Olympitis
    Senior VP & Head of Corporate Development
  • Ms. Pam Byrne
    Senior VP & Head of Human Capital
  • Mr. Joseph P. Weisenburger
    Senior Vice President of Relationship Management

Should I Buy Welltower Stock? WELL Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Welltower was last updated on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3:03 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Welltower Inc.:

  • Welltower Inc. has a strong market presence in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, providing geographic diversification for investors.
  • Welltower invests in innovative care delivery models, which could lead to long-term growth opportunities as the healthcare industry evolves.
  • With a focus on seniors housing, post-acute communities, and outpatient medical properties, Welltower is positioned to benefit from the aging population trend.
  • Recent stock price movements indicate potential opportunities for investors to enter at favorable levels, considering the company's growth prospects.
  • Being a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), Welltower offers investors the potential for regular income through dividends, as REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Welltower Inc. for these reasons:

  • As a specialized REIT focused on healthcare infrastructure, Welltower may be susceptible to regulatory changes or shifts in healthcare policies that could impact its operations and financial performance.
  • The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60 may pose risks, especially in times of economic downturns or rising interest rates, affecting its ability to refinance debt or invest in growth opportunities.
  • Welltower's stock price volatility, as seen in recent trading sessions, could lead to short-term fluctuations that may not align with all investors' risk tolerance levels.
  • Investors should carefully monitor the company's ability to maintain occupancy rates and rental income across its properties, as any significant declines could impact financial results and dividend payouts.
  • While Welltower's focus on healthcare real estate presents growth potential, it also exposes the company to sector-specific risks, such as changes in healthcare spending, reimbursement rates, or competition from other healthcare providers.

WELL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Welltower stock right now?

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Welltower in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WELL shares.
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What is Welltower's stock price target for 2024?

16 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Welltower's stock. Their WELL share price targets range from $80.00 to $115.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $93.69 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have WELL shares performed in 2024?

Welltower's stock was trading at $90.17 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WELL shares have increased by 2.9% and is now trading at $92.80.
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When is Welltower's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024.
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How were Welltower's earnings last quarter?

Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 13th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.94 by $0.79. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.72 billion. Welltower had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.47% and a net margin of 5.12%. The business's revenue was up 15.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.83 earnings per share.
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How often does Welltower pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Welltower?

Welltower announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 13th. Investors of record on Friday, February 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.61 per share on Thursday, March 7th. This represents a $2.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.63%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 22nd.
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Is Welltower a good dividend stock?

Welltower (NYSE:WELL) pays an annual dividend of $2.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.67%. The dividend payout ratio is 381.26%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, WELL will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.98% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Welltower issued on next quarter's earnings?

Welltower issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 13th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.940-4.100 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 4.000. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Shankh Mitra's approval rating as Welltower's CEO?

1 employees have rated Welltower Chief Executive Officer Shankh Mitra on Glassdoor.com. Shankh Mitra has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Shankh Mitra in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Welltower own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Welltower investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Ventas (VTR), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AbbVie (ABBV), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX).

Who are Welltower's major shareholders?

Welltower's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (15.53%), Vanguard Group Inc. (15.11%), Cohen & Steers Inc. (7.38%), Norges Bank (4.92%), Capital International Investors (4.18%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (2.86%).
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How do I buy shares of Welltower?

Shares of WELL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:WELL) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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