Ventas (VTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$68.74 +0.24 (+0.35%)

Closing price 08/7/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$68.74 0.00 (-0.01%)

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Ventas - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
10

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ventas in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for VTR.

Consensus Price Target

$72.90
6.05% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ventas, the average price target is $72.90. The highest price target for VTR is $78.00, while the lowest price target for VTR is $65.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.05% from the current price of $68.74.

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VTR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/8/24 to 8/8/25	1 Month Ago 7/9/24 to 7/9/25	3 Months Ago 5/10/24 to 5/10/25	1 Year Ago 8/9/23 to 8/8/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$72.90	$72.90	$73.00	$53.54
Forecasted Upside	6.05% Upside	16.18% Upside	10.67% Upside	-9.24% Downside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

VTR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

VTR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Ventas Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Ventas	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.55	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.05% Upside	26.38% Upside	14.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VTR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/23/2025	Scotiabank 4 of 5 stars	Nicholas Yulico Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$71.00 ➝ $72.00	+13.11%
6/23/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Michael Mueller Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$70.00 ➝ $72.00	+15.22%
5/7/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Michael Carroll Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$74.00 ➝ $75.00	+12.83%
3/18/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Vikram Malhorta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$68.00 ➝ $75.00	+9.04%
3/11/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Hill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$65.00 ➝ $70.00	+3.40%
3/10/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Feldman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$72.00 ➝ $77.00	+13.38%
3/7/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$75.00	+10.96%
2/14/2025	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Anderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$69.00 ➝ $78.00	+18.10%
1/17/2025	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Golladay Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
1/17/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Rodgers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$66.00 ➝ $65.00	+11.31%
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9/16/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$64.00 ➝ $70.00	+8.34%
8/9/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Rosivach Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
1/30/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$60.00	+24.77%
1/16/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$48.00 ➝ $53.00	+7.92%
10/11/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$47.00	+10.48%
9/22/2023	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$52.00 ➝ $51.00	+18.85%
9/20/2023	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Outperform	$55.00 ➝ $53.00	+21.98%

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Should I Buy Ventas Stock? VTR Pros and Cons Explained

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, August 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Ventas pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ventas
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ventas, Inc.:

The current stock price is around $65.59, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the real estate sector.
Ventas, Inc. reported a revenue increase of 13.2% year-over-year, indicating strong growth potential and effective management strategies.
The company has consistently outperformed earnings expectations, with a recent earnings per share of $0.84, surpassing analyst estimates.
With a market capitalization of approximately $29.60 billion, Ventas, Inc. is a significant player in the real estate investment trust sector, providing stability and potential for long-term growth.
The firm has a dividend yield of 2.89%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors seeking dividends in addition to capital appreciation.

Ventas
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ventas, Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a high price-to-earnings ratio of 198.76, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
Ventas, Inc. has a relatively low net margin of 2.80%, indicating that it retains a smaller portion of revenue as profit, which could affect future growth.
The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.10, suggesting that the company has a significant amount of debt compared to its equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Recent trading volumes have been lower than average, which may indicate reduced investor interest or liquidity issues.
With 94.18% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there may be less room for retail investors to influence the stock price.

VTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ventas is $72.90, with a high forecast of $78.00 and a low forecast of $65.00.
: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ventas in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VTR shares.
: According to analysts, Ventas's stock has a predicted upside of 6.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Ventas's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Ventas has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ventas more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Ventas is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VTR compares to other companies.

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Ventas (VTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target