NYSE:LTC LTC Properties (LTC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Urgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese Invasion (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free LTC Stock Alerts $32.70 +0.22 (+0.68%) (As of 10:46 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$32.56▼$32.7450-Day Range$30.30▼$32.8852-Week Range$30.30▼$35.72Volume48,555 shsAverage Volume286,125 shsMarket Capitalization$1.41 billionP/E Ratio15.14Dividend Yield6.97%Price Target$34.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get LTC Properties alerts: Email Address LTC Properties MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.29 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.7% Upside$34.33 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.20% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.65Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth1.49%From $2.69 to $2.73 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.0.95 out of 5 starsFinance Sector760th out of 863 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry153rd out of 180 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLTC Properties has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $34.33, LTC Properties has a forecasted upside of 5.7% from its current price of $32.48.Amount of Analyst CoverageLTC Properties has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.20% of the outstanding shares of LTC Properties have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLTC Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in LTC Properties has recently increased by 6.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipLTC Properties is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.08%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthLTC Properties does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of LTC Properties is 105.56%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, LTC Properties will have a dividend payout ratio of 83.52% in the coming year. This indicates that LTC Properties may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LTC. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLTC Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.65. 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 2 news articles for LTC Properties this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 12 people have searched for LTC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -54% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows36 people have added LTC Properties to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, LTC Properties insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.00% of the stock of LTC Properties is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions69.25% of the stock of LTC Properties is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for LTC Properties are expected to grow by 1.49% in the coming year, from $2.69 to $2.73 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of LTC Properties is 15.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.68.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of LTC Properties is 15.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.03.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLTC Properties has a P/B Ratio of 1.47. 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 Behind the MarketsUrgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionAn alarming new reality is unfolding across America. The United States is bracing for the unthinkable - a potential Chinese invasion.Click here to get my exclusive report NOW >>> About LTC Properties Stock (NYSE:LTC)LTC is a real estate investment trust (REIT) investing in seniors housing and health care properties primarily through sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint-ventures and structured finance solutions including preferred equity and mezzanine lending. LTC's investment portfolio includes 201 properties in 26 states with 29 operating partners. Based on its gross real estate investments, LTC's investment portfolio is comprised of approximately 50% seniors housing and 50% skilled nursing properties.Read More LTC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LTC Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLTC Properties (NYSE:LTC) Stock Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $32.08March 27, 2024 | businesswire.comLTC to Participate in the Deutsche Bank Inaugural Healthcare REIT SummitMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Urgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionAn alarming new reality is unfolding across America. The United States is bracing for the unthinkable - a potential Chinese invasion.March 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:LTC) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from AnalystsMarch 19, 2024 | investorplace.comSteady Returns Ahead: 3 Dividend Stocks for Long-Term InvestorsMarch 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:LTC) Declares $0.19 Monthly DividendMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comUPDATE: One dead after self-inflicted gunshot at standoff in SheboyganMarch 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Homes (AMH) Has a New Rating from JMP SecuritiesMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Urgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionAn alarming new reality is unfolding across America. The United States is bracing for the unthinkable - a potential Chinese invasion.March 11, 2024 | msn.comLearn more about Sheboygan council candidates Roberta Filicky-Peneski, John Belanger, Zachary Rust and Jesse RoethelMarch 4, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Healthcare REIT, Inc. (AHR) Initiated with a Buy at JMP SecuritiesMarch 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLTC Properties (LTC) Receives a Hold from Wells FargoFebruary 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLTC Properties: 7.1% Yield Play On Senior Housing, Where To BuyFebruary 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLTC Properties: Undervalued 7% Yield Poised For A ReboundFebruary 22, 2024 | benzinga.comLTC Properties Stock (NYSE:LTC), Short Interest ReportFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 LTC Properties Inc Earnings CallFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:LTC) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 17, 2024 | wsj.comLTC Properties Inc.February 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Real Estate Companies: Digital Realty (DLR) and LTC Properties (LTC)February 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLTC Properties Q4 FFO NarrowsFebruary 15, 2024 | msn.comLTC Properties Q4 FFO slides as expenses increaseFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLTC Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter Results and Discusses Recent ActivitiesFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLTC Properties Inc (LTC) Reports Q4 Earnings: Leverage Reduction and Revenue InsightsFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere's What Key Metrics Tell Us About LTC (LTC) Q4 EarningsFebruary 15, 2024 | businesswire.comLTC Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter Results and Discusses Recent ActivitiesFebruary 14, 2024 | msn.comLTC Properties Q4 2023 Earnings PreviewFebruary 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLTC Properties earnings: here's what to expectSee More Headlines Receive LTC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for LTC Properties and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings4/28/2022Ex-Dividend for 1/31 Dividend1/22/2024Dividend Payable1/31/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend3/20/2024Today3/28/2024Dividend Payable3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/25/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustrySpecialized REITs Current SymbolNYSE:LTC CUSIP50217510 CIK887905 Webwww.ltcreit.com Phone(805) 981-8655Fax805-981-8663Employees23Year Founded1992Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$34.33 High Stock Price Target$36.00 Low Stock Price Target$29.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.16 Trailing P/E Ratio15.04 Forward P/E Ratio12.07 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$89.74 million Net Margins45.49% Pretax Margin46.37% Return on Equity10.25% Return on Assets4.86% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.97 Current Ratio13.29 Quick Ratio13.29 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$197.24 million Price / Sales7.10 Cash Flow$3.14 per share Price / Cash Flow10.33 Book Value$22.13 per share Price / Book1.47Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares43,110,000Free Float42,251,000Market Cap$1.40 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.87 The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? Click the link below to learn more about how your portfolio could bloom.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Wendy L. Simpson (Age 75)Chairman & CEO Comp: $2.16MMr. Clint B. Malin (Age 52)Chief Investment Officer & Co-President Comp: $1.13MMs. Caroline L. Chikhale (Age 47)Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer Comp: $376.56kMs. Mandi M. HoganSenior VP of Marketing, Investor Relations & ESGMs. Leanne DavisHuman Resource ManagerMr. Douglas A. KoreyExecutive VP & MD of Business DevelopmentMr. J. Gibson SatterwhiteSenior Vice President of Asset ManagementMs. H. Rachel SonVP & ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsService Properties TrustNASDAQ:SVCCoreCivicNYSE:CXWRLJ Lodging TrustNYSE:RLJPebblebrook Hotel TrustNYSE:PEBDiamondRock HospitalityNYSE:DRHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Sold 40,380 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 15.318%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Bought 69,973 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.478%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDBought 833 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.053%GSA Capital Partners LLPBought 9,664 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.023%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDBought 833 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.053%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LTC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell LTC Properties stock right now? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LTC Properties in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" LTC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LTC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View LTC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is LTC Properties' stock price target for 2024? 7 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for LTC Properties' shares. Their LTC share price targets range from $29.00 to $36.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $34.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LTC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LTC shares performed in 2024? LTC Properties' stock was trading at $32.12 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LTC shares have increased by 1.1% and is now trading at $32.48. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is LTC Properties' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024. View our LTC earnings forecast. How were LTC Properties' earnings last quarter? LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:LTC) released its earnings results on Thursday, April, 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.62 by $0.26. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $40.80 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $37.08 million. LTC Properties had a net margin of 45.49% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.25%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.62 EPS. How often does LTC Properties pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for LTC Properties? LTC Properties announced a dividend on Sunday, January 21st. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.19 per share on Wednesday, January 31st. This represents a yield of 7.11%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, January 22nd. Read our dividend analysis for LTC. Is LTC Properties a good dividend stock? LTC Properties (NYSE:LTC) pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.08%. LTC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 105.56%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, LTC will have a dividend payout ratio of 83.52% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LTC. What ETFs hold LTC Properties' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of LTC Properties (NYSE:LTC) stock in their portfolio include Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (SRET), GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF (HIPS), SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV), ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS), Residential REIT ETF (HAUS), Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV), First Trust Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV) and VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF (USVM). What other stocks do shareholders of LTC Properties own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other LTC Properties investors own include AT&T (T), Realty Income (O), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Ventas (VTR), STAG Industrial (STAG), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), EPR Properties (EPR). Who are LTC Properties' major shareholders? LTC Properties' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (15.95%), Vanguard Group Inc. (15.32%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.62%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.35%), Northern Trust Corp (1.15%) and Legal & General Group Plc (0.94%). Insiders that own company stock include Boyd W Hendrickson, Caroline Chikhale, David L Gruber, Pamela Shelley-Kessler, Timothy Triche and Wendy Simpson. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of LTC Properties? Shares of LTC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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