Top-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNYSE:WELL Welltower (WELL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Elon Musk’s warning to America (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free WELL Stock Alerts $93.44 +0.64 (+0.69%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$92.94▼$93.6050-Day Range$86.51▼$94.2552-Week Range$69.68▼$94.63Volume3.52 million shsAverage Volume2.88 million shsMarket Capitalization$53.16 billionP/E Ratio146.00Dividend Yield2.61%Price Target$93.69 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Welltower alerts: Email Address Welltower MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.81 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.3% Upside$93.69 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.18% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.13Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.93Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth12.44%From $4.02 to $4.52 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.4.33 out of 5 starsFinance Sector221st out of 825 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry38th out of 173 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWelltower has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.81, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $93.69, Welltower has a forecasted upside of 0.3% from its current price of $93.44.Amount of Analyst CoverageWelltower has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.18% of the outstanding shares of Welltower have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWelltower has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Welltower has recently increased by 9.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWelltower pays a meaningful dividend of 2.63%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthWelltower does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Welltower is 381.26%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Welltower will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.98% next year. This indicates that Welltower will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWelltower has received a 46.16% net impact score from Upright. Welltower seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is driven by its "Real estate funds investing in residential care centers" and "Real estate funds investing in office buildings" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Welltower is -3.13. Previous Next 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWelltower has a news sentiment score of 0.93. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Welltower this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest17 people have searched for WELL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 6% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows10 people have added Welltower to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Welltower insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.08% of the stock of Welltower is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.80% of the stock of Welltower is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Welltower are expected to grow by 12.44% in the coming year, from $4.02 to $4.52 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Welltower is 146.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.21.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Welltower is 146.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 46.75.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWelltower has a PEG Ratio of 2.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWelltower has a P/B Ratio of 1.98. 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 Porter & CompanyElon Musk’s warning to AmericaUrgent Presidential Warning: Coming election shock could decimate millions of Americans, wiping out their savings and way of life.Go here to learn how to protect wealth and family. 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.Read More WELL Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WELL Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | marketwatch.comStock Market Today: Dow Jones finishes lower as record-setting rally continues to pauseMarch 27, 2024 | investorplace.comWake Up to Wealth: 7 Sleeper Stocks Ready to RoarMarch 30, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Elon Musk’s warning to AmericaUrgent Presidential Warning: Coming election shock could decimate millions of Americans, wiping out their savings and way of life.March 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWelltower Inc.: Following Two Years of Rising Interest Rates, We Believe REITs Are Trading at Significant DiscountsMarch 24, 2024 | investorplace.comHot Stocks: The 3 Best Opportunities for Investing in REITsMarch 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEnhancing Your Dividend Portfolio: The Strategic Benefits Of Investing In RQIMarch 20, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comWELL Jan 2026 140.000 callMarch 20, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comWELL Jan 2026 110.000 putMarch 30, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Elon Musk’s warning to AmericaUrgent Presidential Warning: Coming election shock could decimate millions of Americans, wiping out their savings and way of life.March 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWelltower Inc.: Strong Growth in the Senior Housing Portfolio Should Drive Bottom-Line Growth for WelltowerMarch 19, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Defensive Stocks to Build a Moat Around Your PortfolioMarch 18, 2024 | benzinga.comHere's How Much $1000 Invested In Welltower 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodayMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWELL Apr 2024 87.500 putMarch 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Top Real Estate Picks: Welltower (WELL), CoStar Group (CSGP)March 14, 2024 | hk.finance.yahoo.comWELL Jan 2026 90.000 callMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNursing home proposal on Natick-Wellesley border scrapped. Why the developers backed outMarch 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comRBC Capital Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Welltower (WELL)March 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMark Cuban Attacks Trump, Endorses Biden in Fiery StatementMarch 4, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comWelltower price target lowered by $1 at Scotiabank, here's whyMarch 4, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCritical Insights From Welltower Analyst Ratings: What You Need To KnowMarch 4, 2024 | prnewswire.comWelltower to Present at Citi 2024 Global Property CEO ConferenceMarch 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Welltower (WELL)February 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comStrong Buy on Welltower Inc. Amid Projected FFO Growth and Strategic AcquisitionsFebruary 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWelltower Inc's Dividend AnalysisFebruary 16, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deWelltower Inc.: Welltower Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 ResultsFebruary 16, 2024 | msn.comWelltower, Inc.’s New Sales & Marketing Risk – A Cause for Worry?February 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDecoding Welltower Inc (WELL): A Strategic SWOT InsightSee More Headlines Receive WELL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Welltower and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/13/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/7 Dividend2/22/2024Dividend Payable3/07/2024Today3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustrySpecialized REITs Current SymbolNYSE:WELL CUSIP42217K10 CIK766704 Webwww.welltower.com Phone(419) 247-2800Fax419-247-2826Employees533Year Founded1970Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$93.69 High Stock Price Target$115.00 Low Stock Price Target$80.00 Potential Upside/Downside+0.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.81 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.64 Trailing P/E Ratio146.00 Forward P/E Ratio23.24 P/E Growth2.36Net Income$340.09 million Net Margins5.12% Pretax Margin5.27% Return on Equity1.47% Return on Assets0.83% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.60 Current Ratio3.22 Quick Ratio3.22 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$6.64 billion Price / Sales8.01 Cash Flow$3.24 per share Price / Cash Flow28.80 Book Value$47.12 per share Price / Book1.98Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares568,880,000Free Float568,423,000Market Cap$53.16 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.08 Social Links These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Shankh S. Mitra (Age 43)CEO & Director Comp: $3.81MMr. Timothy G. McHugh (Age 38)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.86MMr. John F. Burkart (Age 60)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.64MMr. Matthew Grant McQueen J.D. (Age 51)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.25MMr. Nikhil ChaudhriExecutive VP & Chief Investment OfficerMr. Joshua T. Fieweger (Age 42)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Krishna SomaSenior Vice President of Corporate FinanceMr. John OlympitisSenior VP & Head of Corporate DevelopmentMs. Pam ByrneSenior VP & Head of Human CapitalMr. Joseph P. WeisenburgerSenior Vice President of Relationship ManagementMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPublic StorageNYSE:PSAExtra Space StorageNYSE:EXRVentasNYSE:VTRAmerican TowerNYSE:AMTSimon Property GroupNYSE:SPGView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipKapitalo Investimentos LtdaBought 4,005 shares on 3/29/2024Ownership: 0.001%Nomura Holdings Inc.Bought 98,221 shares on 3/27/2024Ownership: 0.017%HighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 8,571 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 7,788 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.038%Livelsberger Financial AdvisoryBought 3,814 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Welltower Stock? WELL Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Welltower Inc.: Welltower Inc. is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that focuses on health care infrastructure, a sector with long-term growth potential. Welltower invests in innovative care delivery models, which can lead to improved wellness and health care experiences, aligning with the growing demand for quality healthcare services. Recent business updates from Welltower indicate active engagement in driving the transformation of health care infrastructure, showcasing a commitment to growth and innovation. Investors may find Welltower's diversified portfolio across major markets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom appealing for geographic diversification and stability. Considering the current stock price of Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL), investors may find the valuation attractive for potential capital appreciation. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Welltower Inc. for these reasons: Investing in REITs like Welltower carries inherent risks related to interest rate fluctuations, which can impact the company's financing costs and profitability. Market volatility and economic uncertainties can affect the real estate sector, potentially impacting Welltower's property values and rental income. Regulatory changes in the healthcare industry could pose challenges for Welltower's operations and growth strategies, leading to uncertainties for investors. Competition within the healthcare real estate sector may intensify, affecting Welltower's market share and profitability in the long run. Investors should carefully assess the impact of macroeconomic factors on Welltower's performance, as economic downturns can influence demand for healthcare services and real estate investments. 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 Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Welltower pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. 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 year. 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. View WELL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Welltower's stock price target for 2024? 16 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Welltower's stock. Their WELL share price targets range from $80.00 to $115.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $93.69 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WELL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WELL shares performed in 2024? Welltower's stock was trading at $90.17 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WELL stock has increased by 3.6% and is now trading at $93.44. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Welltower's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024. View our WELL earnings forecast. How were Welltower's earnings last quarter? Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) released its quarterly earnings data 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 firm's revenue was up 15.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.83 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Welltower pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Welltower? Welltower declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 13th. Investors of record on Friday, February 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.61 per share on Thursday, March 7th. This represents a $2.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.61%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 22nd. Read our dividend analysis for WELL. 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 2.63%. 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. Read our dividend analysis for WELL. What ETFs hold Welltower's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Welltower (NYSE:WELL) stock in their portfolio include iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF (JRE), ETFB Green SRI REITs ETF (RITA), ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT), iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF (ICF), JPMorgan Realty Income ETF (JPRE), Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF (BYRE) and Residential REIT ETF (HAUS). 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 earnings per share 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%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Welltower? Shares of WELL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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