Ventas Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:VTR) $46.39 +0.17 (+0.37%) (As of 09:57 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$46.02▼$46.5050-Day Range$39.65▼$47.1852-Week Range$39.33▼$53.15Volume96,801 shsAverage Volume2.19 million shsMarket Capitalization$18.67 billionP/E Ratio4,643.64Dividend Yield3.88%Price Target$50.62 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Ventas MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.73 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.5% Upside$50.62 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.84% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.06Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.73Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.02%From $2.99 to $3.20 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.45 out of 5 starsFinance Sector195th out of 694 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry39th out of 144 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVentas has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.73, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $50.62, Ventas has a forecasted upside of 9.5% from its current price of $46.22.Amount of Analyst CoverageVentas has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.84% 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 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ventas has recently decreased by 2.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipVentas is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.85%, 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 CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ventas is 18,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ventas will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.25% 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 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVentas has a news sentiment score of 0.73. 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 0.57 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Ventas this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for VTR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Ventas to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% 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 Institutions93.48% 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 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ventas are expected to grow by 7.02% in the coming year, from $2.99 to $3.20 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ventas is 4,626.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.63.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ventas is 4,626.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 53.98.Price to Earnings Growth RatioVentas has a PEG Ratio of 2.23. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVentas has a P/B Ratio of 1.81. 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 About Ventas Stock (NYSE:VTR)Ventas Inc., an S&P 500 company, operates at the intersection of two large and dynamic industries healthcare and real estate. Fueled by powerful demographic demand from growth in the aging population, Ventas owns or has investments in a highly diversified portfolio of approximately 1,400 properties in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Ventas uses the power of its capital to unlock the value of senior housing communities, outpatient medical buildings, research centers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities. A globally-recognized real estate investment trust, Ventas follows a successful long-term strategy, proven over more than 20 years, built on diversification of property types, capital sources and industry leading partners, financial strength and flexibility, consistent and reliable growth and industry leading ESG achievements, managed by a collaborative and experienced team dedicated to its stakeholders.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 HeadlinesDecember 6, 2023 | msn.comColo Colo vs Curicó Unido: ¿Dónde ver en vivo y online la última fecha del Campeonato Nacional?December 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVentas Declares Fourth Quarter 2023 Dividend of $0.45 per Common ShareDecember 8, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Hunting for Domestic Vanadium - The U.S. Govt. Did WHAT?A little-known metal called vanadium is vital to American national security and energy independence. But right now, China and Russia dominate our supply. The U.S. Govt. is so serious about vanadium, it funded and recently completed an "Earth MRI" survey to seek out new sources of this energy metal - in Wyoming.November 29, 2023 | msn.com“El Tío WOM” acusa a Claro de tener “una cultura mafiosa” en la captación de clientesNovember 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVentas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesNovember 22, 2023 | msn.comVentas diarias del comercio extienden su caída y completan 16 meses de bajasNovember 21, 2023 | seekingalpha.comVentas Is Attractively ValuedNovember 21, 2023 | seekingalpha.comVentas Looks Ready To Return To Pre-COVID HighsDecember 8, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)U.S. Military Defense Fails Without Vanadium?The metal vanadium is needed for numerous military applications, including jet engines, airframes, and ballistic missiles. And although the U.S. Govt. considers vanadium critical to national security, less than 5% of the metal is mined in America. This means we're at the mercy of China and Russia for our supply. November 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVentas to Participate in Investor Meetings at Nareit’s REITworld 2023 Annual ConferenceNovember 8, 2023 | msn.comWedbush Upgrades Ventas (VTR)November 7, 2023 | msn.comVentas raised to Outperform at Wedbush on growth prospectsNovember 7, 2023 | msn.comVentas, Welltower Have New Growth in Senior Housing Portfolios: Analyst Says What's NextNovember 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comExpert Ratings for VentasNovember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVentas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Ventas Inc (VTR) Company: A Short SWOT AnalysisNovember 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Ventas Inc Earnings CallNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVentas' (VTR) Q3 FFO Beat on SHOP NOI Growth, '23 View RevisedNovember 3, 2023 | seekingalpha.comVentas, Inc. 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationNovember 3, 2023 | reuters.comVentas beats quarterly FFO per share outlook on strong demandNovember 3, 2023 | msn.comCompared to Estimates, Ventas (VTR) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key MetricsNovember 2, 2023 | washingtonpost.comVentas: Q3 Earnings SnapshotNovember 2, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comVentas Swings To Q3 LossNovember 2, 2023 | msn.comVentas Q3 earnings strength driven by senior housing occupancy growthNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVentas Reports 2023 Third Quarter ResultsNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVentas Inc (VTR) Q3 2023 Earnings: Net Loss Per Share of $0. ...November 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs a Beat in the Offing for Ventas (VTR) in Q3 Earnings?See 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 10/12 Dividend9/29/2023Dividend Payable10/12/2023Today12/08/2023Ex-Dividend for 1/18 Dividend12/29/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Dividend Payable1/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)2/08/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustrySpecialized REITs SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:VTR CUSIP92276F10 CIK740260 Webwww.ventasreit.com Phone(877) 483-6827Fax302-655-5049Employees451Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$50.62 High Stock Price Target$55.00 Low Stock Price Target$47.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.73 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.01 Trailing P/E Ratio4,626.63 Forward P/E Ratio15.46 P/E Growth2.23Net Income$-47,450,000.00 Net Margins0.11% Pretax Margin-1.95% Return on Equity0.05% Return on Assets0.02% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.36 Current Ratio0.43 Quick Ratio0.43 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.38 billion Price / Sales4.24 Cash Flow$2.72 per share Price / Cash Flow17.00 Book Value$25.57 per share Price / Book1.81Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares402,381,000Free Float398,357,000Market Cap$18.60 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.25 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for December 2023. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Debra A. Cafaro (Age 65)Chairman & CEO Comp: $4.39MMr. Robert F. Probst (Age 55)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2.09MMr. J. Justin Hutchens (Age 48)Executive VP of Senior Housing & Chief Investment Officer Comp: $1.55MMr. Peter J. Bulgarelli (Age 63)Executive Vice President of Outpatient Medical & Research Comp: $1.57MMr. Gregory R. LiebbeSenior VP, Chief Accounting Officer & ControllerMs. Bhavana DevulapallySenior VP & Chief Information OfficerMs. Carey Shea Roberts J.D. (Age 52)Executive VP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Ethics & Compliance Officer Comp: $2.19MMs. Louise AdhikariVice President of Marketing & Corporate CommunicationsMr. Edmund M. Brady IIIChief Human Resources Officer & Senior VPMr. T. Richard Riney J.D. (Age 65)Senior Advisor Comp: $1.85MMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCubeSmartNYSE:CUBEExtra Space StorageNYSE:EXROmega Healthcare InvestorsNYSE:OHIRyman Hospitality PropertiesNYSE:RHPHealthcare Realty TrustNYSE:HRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWellington Management Group LLPSold 877,852 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.008%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 865 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.002%American Century Companies Inc.Sold 180,617 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.206%Deutsche Bank AGBought 2,443,076 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.800%Public Sector Pension Investment BoardBought 4,994 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.020%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Ventas Stock? VTR 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 Ventas was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:35 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ventas, Inc.: Ventas operates at the intersection of healthcare and real estate, two large and dynamic industries. This provides potential for growth and diversification. The company owns or has investments in a highly diversified portfolio of approximately 1,400 properties in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. This provides geographic diversification and potential for stable income streams. Ventas focuses on senior housing communities, outpatient medical buildings, research centers, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. These sectors have strong demographic demand due to the growth in the aging population. Ventas is a globally-recognized real estate investment trust (REIT) with a successful long-term strategy. The company has a proven track record of consistent and reliable growth over more than 20 years. Ventas has industry-leading partners, financial strength, and flexibility. This positions the company well for future opportunities and potential value creation. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ventas, Inc. for these reasons: The recent performance of the REIT Index, which declined 2.89%, may indicate potential challenges in the real estate investment trust sector. The current stock price of Ventas, Inc. should be considered as part of the investment decision-making process. Please refer to the latest stock price for accurate information. Investors should carefully evaluate the potential risks associated with the healthcare and real estate industries, including regulatory changes, market fluctuations, and economic conditions. As with any investment, there is always a level of uncertainty and risk involved. Investors should conduct thorough research and analysis before making investment decisions. Investors should consider their own investment goals, risk tolerance, and financial situation before investing in Ventas, Inc. It is important to align investments with individual circumstances and objectives. VTR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ventas stock right now? 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ventas in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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? 11 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Ventas' stock. Their VTR share price targets range from $47.00 to $55.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $50.62 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.5% 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 2023? Ventas' stock was trading at $45.05 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VTR stock has increased by 2.6% and is now trading at $46.22. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Ventas' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 8th 2024. View our VTR earnings forecast. How were Ventas' earnings last quarter? Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 9th. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.11) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.72 by $0.83. The real estate investment trust earned $1.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.04 billion. Ventas had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.05% and a net margin of 0.11%. The firm's revenue was up 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.73 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Ventas pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ventas? Ventas declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, December 5th. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.45 per share on Thursday, January 18th. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.89%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 29th. 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 3.85%. The dividend payout ratio is 18,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, VTR will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.25% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. 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), Residential REIT ETF (HAUS), Fidelity Real Estate Investment ETF (FPRO), JPMorgan Realty Income ETF (JPRE), iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Fund (WTRE), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (EWRE) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (RSPR). What guidance has Ventas issued on next quarter's earnings? Ventas issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.96-2.99 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.98. 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 investors include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (5.90%), FMR LLC (5.53%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (4.89%), Legal & General Group Plc (1.39%), Northern Trust Corp (1.32%) and Morgan Stanley (1.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Debra A Cafaro, Debra A Cafaro, Gregory R Liebbe, Richard I Gilchrist, Robert F Probst and Walter C Rakowich. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Ventas? Shares of VTR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:VTR) was last updated on 12/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Ventas, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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