NYSE:VTR Ventas (VTR) Stock Price, News & Analysis $53.76 +0.57 (+1.07%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$53.09▼$53.9850-Day Range$47.18▼$53.7652-Week Range$39.33▼$54.51Volume1.37 million shsAverage Volume2.26 million shsMarket Capitalization$21.76 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield3.35%Price Target$51.92 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Ventas alerts: Email Address Ventas MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.69 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.4% Downside$51.92 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.94% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.06Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.35Based on 14 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.67 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.33%From $3.16 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.3.37 out of 5 starsFinance Sector402nd out of 898 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry76th out of 181 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVentas has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.69, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVentas has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Ventas' stock forecast and price target. 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 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ventas has recently increased by 3.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVentas pays a meaningful dividend of 3.36%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.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.Read more about Ventas' 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 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVentas has a news sentiment score of 0.35. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Ventas this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest10 people have searched for VTR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% 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 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ventas insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,672,966.00 in 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.Read more about Ventas' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ventas are expected to grow by 6.33% in the coming year, from $3.16 to $3.36 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ventas is -282.91, 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 -282.91, 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 2.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVentas has a P/B Ratio of 2.27. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Ventas' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyObama wins Presidential debate When I said Obama would seek a third term… They called me a conspiracy theorist, they said it couldn’t happen, that the 22nd Amendment makes it impossible. But as I explained on live radio years ago, “he could have a proxy… while he remains in control of the administration much like Putin did in Russia.” Please, watch this now before it’s too late. 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 HeadlinesJuly 26 at 10:52 AM | msn.comEl novillero vallisoletano Mario Navas triunfador del certamen 'Cénate Las Ventas'July 26 at 10:52 AM | msn.comMario Navas gana el certamen de Las Ventas, Valentin Hoyos toreará en OtoñoJuly 27, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Kiss of death from Joe BidenI did not consent. You did not consent. 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It’s in direct violation of the U.S. Constitution but they do not care.July 22, 2024 | investorplace.com3 REITs to Buy for Retirement: July 2024July 19, 2024 | msn.comNocturna en Las Ventas, Mario Navas, 'barbecue' y mucho silencioJuly 19, 2024 | marketwatch.comVentas Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsJuly 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVentas (NYSE:VTR) Hits New 12-Month High on Analyst UpgradeJuly 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVentas (NYSE:VTR) Price Target Raised to $56.00 at Evercore ISIJuly 16, 2024 | businesswire.comVentas Announces Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallJune 10, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVentas: 4 Reasons To Be Cautious As Bulls Try And Sell Demographic Boom 2.0May 31, 2024 | businesswire.comVentas to Present at Nareit's REITweek 2024 Investor ConferenceMay 30, 2024 | investorplace.comSturdy Shelters: 3 REITs to Protect Your Portfolio From Stock Market StormsSee 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 7/18 Dividend7/01/2024Dividend Payable7/18/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/01/2024Fiscal 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) 483-6827Fax302-655-5049Employees450Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$51.92 High Stock Price Target$60.00 Low Stock Price Target$47.00 Potential Upside/Downside-3.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.69 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.19) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio17.04 P/E Growth2.36Net Income$-40,970,000.00 Net Margins-1.58% Pretax Margin-2.91% Return on Equity-0.75% Return on Assets-0.29% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.43 Current Ratio0.63 Quick Ratio0.63 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.50 billion Price / Sales4.85 Cash Flow$3.28 per share Price / Cash Flow16.39 Book Value$23.72 per share Price / Book2.27Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares404,770,000Free Float400,726,000Market Cap$21.79 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.33 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. 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 CompetitorsWelltowerNYSE:WELLPublic StorageNYSE:PSAExtra Space StorageNYSE:EXRWeyerhaeuserNYSE:WYCubeSmartNYSE:CUBEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsState of Michigan Retirement SystemBought 600 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.027%Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Sold 1,007 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.007%Gold Investment Management Ltd.Sold 699 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.005%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCBought 347 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.005%Patten Group Inc.Sold 1,019 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%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 dividend yield of 3.43%, providing investors with a steady income stream. A dividend yield is a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price. Recent insider transactions indicate confidence in the company's future performance. Chief Financial Officer and Director selling shares at higher prices could signal positive outlook. Ventas, Inc. stock price has been trading higher, reaching $52.45, showing potential for capital appreciation. This indicates a positive market sentiment towards the company. Analyst upgrades from firms like Evercore ISI to an "outperform" rating suggest growth potential and positive outlook for Ventas, Inc. stock. Ventas, Inc. is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust focused on delivering strong, sustainable shareholder returns, catering to the growing aging population, which presents a long-term growth opportunity. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ventas, Inc. for these reasons: Ventas, Inc. has a negative payout ratio of -947.32%, indicating that the company is paying out more in dividends than it is earning. This could be a red flag for investors concerned about financial stability. The company's PE ratio of -276.04 is negative, which may suggest overvaluation or weak earnings performance compared to the stock price. Investors should be cautious about the company's valuation metrics. Ventas, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, indicating a significant level of debt in the company's capital structure. High debt levels can pose risks during economic downturns or rising interest rates. The company's recent stock performance, trading down to $49.52, may indicate short-term volatility or market uncertainties affecting investor sentiment. Investors should consider market conditions before making investment decisions. Despite some analyst upgrades, Ventas, Inc. has received a "sell" rating from StockNews.com, suggesting potential concerns about the company's performance or outlook. Investors should weigh different analyst opinions before making investment decisions. 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 Sunday, July 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ventas pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. VTR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VTR shares performed this year? Ventas' stock was trading at $49.84 at the start of the year. Since then, VTR shares have increased by 7.9% and is now trading at $53.7550. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.83. Ventas's quarterly revenue was up 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. 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. Who are Ventas' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Ventas include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.78%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.36%), Swedbank AB (0.11%) and New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Debra A Cafaro, Robert F Probst, Walter C Rakowich and Gregory R Liebbe. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Ventas own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ventas investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Realty Income (O), Coca-Cola (KO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Cisco Systems (CSCO). This page (NYSE:VTR) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetche...Crypto Swap Profits | Sponsored“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 sp...Unstoppable Prosperity | SponsoredThis student turned $1,300 into $45,000 in just 4 Months!With the help of S.A.M. 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