Top-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNYSE:VTR Ventas (VTR) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Move Your Money Before May 1 (From Stansberry Research) (Ad) Free VTR Stock Alerts $44.23 +0.87 (+2.01%) (As of 02:58 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$43.34▼$44.2350-Day Range$41.67▼$44.5352-Week Range$39.33▼$50.99Volume780,447 shsAverage Volume2.35 million shsMarket Capitalization$17.87 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield4.07%Price Target$51.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Ventas alerts: Email Address Ventas MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.3% Upside$51.25 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.94% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.06Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.51Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth6.67%From $3.15 to $3.36 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.3.86 out of 5 starsFinance Sector305th out of 864 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry65th out of 178 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVentas has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVentas has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.94% of the outstanding shares of Ventas have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVentas has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ventas has recently increased by 23.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipVentas is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.13%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthVentas does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ventas will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.57% next year. This indicates that Ventas will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVentas has received a 44.38% net impact score from Upright. Ventas seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Real estate funds investing in residential care centers", "Real estate funds investing in industrial, logistics and warehousing buildings", and "Real estate funds investing in office buildings" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Ventas is -2.06. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVentas has a news sentiment score of 0.51. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Ventas this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest6 people have searched for VTR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 5 people have added Ventas to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ventas insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.00% of the stock of Ventas is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.18% of the stock of Ventas is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ventas are expected to grow by 6.67% in the coming year, from $3.15 to $3.36 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ventas is -400.51, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ventas is -400.51, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioVentas has a PEG Ratio of 2.43. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVentas has a P/B Ratio of 1.86. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Stansberry ResearchMove Your Money Before May 1Did you know that the IRS has allegedly been using AI to spy on the bank accounts of American citizens? Click here to get the full story before May 1. About Ventas Stock (NYSE:VTR)Ventas Inc. (NYSE: VTR) is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust focused on delivering strong, sustainable shareholder returns by enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. The Company's growth is fueled by its senior housing communities, which provide valuable services to residents and enable them to thrive in supported environments. Ventas leverages its unmatched operational expertise, data-driven insights from its Ventas Operational InsightsTM platform, extensive relationships and strong financial position to achieve its goal of delivering outsized performance across approximately 1,400 properties. The Ventas portfolio is composed of senior housing communities, outpatient medical buildings, research centers and healthcare facilities in North America and the United Kingdom. The Company benefits from a seasoned team of talented professionals who share a commitment to excellence, integrity and a common purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.Read More VTR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VTR Stock News HeadlinesApril 25, 2024 | msn.comEl portugués Juanito vuelve este domingo a Las Ventas con la corrida de Araúz de RoblesApril 24, 2024 | businesswire.comVentas Closes Extended and Improved $2.75 Billion Unsecured Credit FacilityApril 26, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Move Your Money Before May 1Did you know that the IRS has allegedly been using AI to spy on the bank accounts of American citizens? April 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVentas (VTR) Set to Announce Earnings on WednesdayApril 23, 2024 | msn.comS&P 500 stocks with biggest estimated EPS declines for Q1April 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com10 Best Alternatives to Nursing Homes and Assisted LivingApril 16, 2024 | msn.comLa Comunidad de Madrid valora el regreso de los conciertos a la plaza de Las VentasApril 15, 2024 | msn.comLas Ventas abre la puerta a eventos y conciertos al aire libre: el Gobierno de Ayuso volverá a permitirlos con aforos más reducidosApril 26, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Move Your Money Before May 1Did you know that the IRS has allegedly been using AI to spy on the bank accounts of American citizens? April 10, 2024 | investorplace.comWall Street Favorites: 3 REITs With Strong Buy Ratings for April 2024April 4, 2024 | msn.comComienzan los trabajos de rehabilitación de la pasarela que une Elipa y Ventas con la Fuente del Berro sobre la M-30April 3, 2024 | businesswire.comVentas Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVentas Issues Business UpdateMarch 30, 2024 | nasdaq.comGuru Fundamental Report for VTRMarch 30, 2024 | benzinga.com(VTR) - Analyzing Ventas's Short InterestMarch 28, 2024 | investing.comVentas Earns ENERGY STAR ® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence in Energy Management AwardMarch 27, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVentas: The Silver Tsunami Vs. A Decade Of UnderperformanceMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comUna espectacular corrida de Pedraza espera ya en los corrales de Las Ventas a ResurrecciónMarch 26, 2024 | businesswire.comVentas Earns ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence in Energy Management AwardMarch 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For VentasMarch 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVTR Nov 2024 40.000 putMarch 16, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVTR Apr 2024 40.000 putMarch 16, 2024 | nasdaq.comFirst Week of VTR April 19th Options TradingMarch 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVentas, Inc.: Management may be overly reliant on SHOP assets in 2024March 12, 2024 | businesswire.comVentas Declares First Quarter 2024 Dividend of $0.45 Per Common ShareMarch 12, 2024 | barrons.comVentas Inc.March 11, 2024 | msn.comLa plaza de Las Ventas, el último 'lienzo' del diseño, el arte y la arquitecturaSee More Headlines Receive VTR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ventas and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/09/2023Ex-Dividend for 4/18 Dividend3/28/2024Dividend Payable4/18/2024Today4/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustrySpecialized REITs Current SymbolNYSE:VTR CUSIP92276F10 CIK740260 Webwww.ventasreit.com Phone(877) 483-6827Fax302-655-5049Employees486Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$51.25 High Stock Price Target$60.00 Low Stock Price Target$46.00 Potential Upside/Downside+18.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.11) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio13.77 P/E Growth2.43Net Income$-40,970,000.00 Net Margins-0.91% Pretax Margin-2.57% Return on Equity-0.41% Return on Assets-0.17% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.41 Current Ratio0.51 Quick Ratio0.51 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.50 billion Price / Sales3.90 Cash Flow$3.25 per share Price / Cash Flow13.35 Book Value$23.72 per share Price / Book1.83Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares404,050,000Free Float400,009,000Market Cap$17.52 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.26 Social Links 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. These companies may appear to have good fundamentals, but top analysts smell something seriously rotten. Are any of these companies lurking around your portfolio? Find out by clicking the link below.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Debra A. Cafaro (Age 66)Chairman & CEO Comp: $3.92MMr. Robert F. Probst (Age 56)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2.03MMr. J. Justin Hutchens (Age 49)Executive VP of Senior Housing & Chief Investment Officer Comp: $1.81MMs. Carey Shea Roberts J.D. (Age 53)Executive VP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Ethics & Compliance Officer Comp: $1.49MMr. Peter J. Bulgarelli (Age 63)Executive Vice President of Outpatient Medical & Research Comp: $1.53MMr. Gregory R. LiebbeSenior VP, Chief Accounting Officer & ControllerMs. Bhavana DevulapallySenior VP & Chief Information OfficerMr. Edmund M. Brady IIIChief Human Resources Officer & Senior VPMr. T. Richard Riney J.D. (Age 66)Senior Advisor Comp: $1.85MMr. Brian K. WoodChief Tax Officer & Senior VPMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCubeSmartNYSE:CUBEOmega Healthcare InvestorsNYSE:OHIExtra Space StorageNYSE:EXRRyman Hospitality PropertiesNYSE:RHPHealthcare Realty TrustNYSE:HRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 81,031 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.816%New York State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 2,383 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.094%Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Sold 3,056 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.069%Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension FundSold 6,800 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.017%Simplex Trading LLCBought 15,400 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Ventas Stock? VTR Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ventas, Inc.: Ventas, Inc. has a strong focus on delivering sustainable shareholder returns, which can provide long-term financial growth for investors. The company's operational expertise and data-driven insights from Ventas Operational InsightsTM platform can lead to informed investment decisions and potentially higher returns. Ventas' diverse portfolio of senior housing communities, outpatient medical buildings, research centers, and healthcare facilities in North America and the United Kingdom offers investors exposure to various segments of the real estate market. Recent analyst upgrades and positive ratings on Ventas stock indicate a favorable outlook, potentially attracting more investors and driving stock price growth. With a commitment to excellence, integrity, and improving the quality of life for residents, Ventas aligns with socially responsible investing principles, appealing to ethically conscious investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ventas, Inc. for these reasons: Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact the real estate sector, potentially affecting Ventas' performance and stock price. Regulatory changes or shifts in healthcare policies could pose risks to Ventas' operations and financial stability. Competition within the real estate investment trust (REIT) industry may limit Ventas' ability to differentiate itself and maintain market share. Changes in interest rates can influence the cost of capital for Ventas, impacting its profitability and investment attractiveness. External factors such as natural disasters or global events can disrupt operations and property values, affecting Ventas' financial performance. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ventas pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. VTR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ventas stock right now? 12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ventas in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VTR shares. View VTR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ventas' stock price target for 2024? 12 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Ventas' shares. Their VTR share price targets range from $46.00 to $60.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $51.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VTR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VTR shares performed in 2024? Ventas' stock was trading at $49.84 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VTR shares have decreased by 11.6% and is now trading at $44.06. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Ventas? Ventas saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,850,000 shares, an increase of 23.6% from the March 31st total of 6,350,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,440,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.2 days. View Ventas' Short Interest. When is Ventas' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024. View our VTR earnings forecast. How can I listen to Ventas' earnings call? Ventas will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 609-800-9909 with passcode "7655497". How were Ventas' earnings last quarter? Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 9th. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.11) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.83. The real estate investment trust earned $1.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.04 billion. Ventas had a negative net margin of 0.91% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.41%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.73 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Ventas pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ventas? Ventas announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, March 12th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 1st will be given a dividend of $0.45 per share on Thursday, April 18th. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.09%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 28th. Read our dividend analysis for VTR. Is Ventas a good dividend stock? Ventas (NYSE:VTR) pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.13%. VTR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for VTR. What ETFs hold Ventas' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Ventas (NYSE:VTR) stock in their portfolio include Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF (BYRE), Fidelity Real Estate Investment ETF (FPRO), JPMorgan Realty Income ETF (JPRE), WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Fund (WTRE), iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (EWRE), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (RSPR) and JPMorgan Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (BLLD). What guidance has Ventas issued on next quarter's earnings? Ventas updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 3.070-3.180 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 3.150. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Debra A. Cafaro's approval rating as Ventas' CEO? 20 employees have rated Ventas Chief Executive Officer Debra A. Cafaro on Glassdoor.com. Debra A. Cafaro has an approval rating of 89% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Ventas own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ventas investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Realty Income (O), Coca-Cola (KO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AbbVie (ABBV), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Pfizer (PFE). Who are Ventas' major shareholders? Ventas' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.82%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.39%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.09%), Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank (0.07%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.07%) and Reinhart Partners LLC. (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Debra A Cafaro, Debra A Cafaro and Walter C Rakowich. View institutional ownership trends. 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