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Ventas (VTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$84.35 +0.50 (+0.59%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$87.66 +3.32 (+3.93%)
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Ventas - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
14

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ventas in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for VTR.

Consensus Price Target

$98.78
17.11% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ventas, the average price target is $98.78. The highest price target for VTR is $110.00, while the lowest price target for VTR is $88.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.11% from the current price of $84.35.
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.
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VTR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
1 Month Ago
9/14/25 to 9/14/26
3 Months Ago
7/16/25 to 7/16/26
1 Year Ago
10/14/24 to 10/14/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 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$98.78$99.00$96.17$75.23
Forecasted Upside17.11% Upside11.09% Upside1.23% Upside10.75% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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.
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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.
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Ventas Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVentasReal Estate CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.82
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.11% Upside63.64% Upside19.51% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/13/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Richard Hightower
Richard Hightower
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$102.00 ➝ $91.00+9.04%
9/21/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$100.00+14.89%
9/15/2026
Joe Dickstein
Joe Dickstein
3 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageBuy$102.00+14.45%
9/2/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$93.00 ➝ $95.00+3.14%
9/1/2026Boost TargetOverweight$96.00 ➝ $104.00+14.06%
8/14/2026Boost TargetOutperform$98.00 ➝ $99.00+8.56%
8/11/2026Boost TargetOutperform$105.00 ➝ $107.00+16.42%
8/4/2026Boost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $110.00+20.94%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOverweight$97.00 ➝ $102.00+11.91%
7/22/2026Boost TargetOutperform$98.00 ➝ $104.00+7.10%
7/21/2026 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
6/16/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$94.00+12.11%
6/16/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$100.00+19.88%
5/19/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$110.00+24.82%
5/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$93.00 ➝ $94.00+7.60%
5/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $95.00+11.10%
5/4/2026Boost TargetNeutral$85.00 ➝ $93.00+5.55%
2/13/2026Set Target$90.00+5.70%
2/10/2026Set Target$88.00+5.52%
2/14/2025Boost TargetOutperform$69.00 ➝ $78.00+18.10%
1/17/2025UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$66.00 ➝ $65.00+11.31%

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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 Monday, October 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Ventas pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ventas
Bull Case

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

  • Ventas, Inc. is currently trading at $83.46, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $99.11 set by analysts, suggesting substantial upside potential for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the company's growth trajectory.
  • The company demonstrated strong fundamental performance in its most recent quarterly report, with revenue of $1.73 billion exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.68 billion and earnings per share of $0.97 beating the expected $0.96, indicating robust operational execution and demand for its healthcare properties.
  • With a dividend yield of 2.54% and a declared quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share, Ventas, Inc. offers a reliable income stream that is attractive to yield-focused investors, supported by a payout ratio that remains manageable relative to its earnings power.
  • Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and recent price target increases from major firms like Mizuho and Barclays, reflecting confidence in the company's ability to navigate the current interest rate environment and maintain its market position.
  • Institutional interest is growing, as evidenced by new positions opened by funds such as Congress Asset Management Co. and Andra AP fonden in recent quarters, signaling that professional investors are increasingly allocating capital to Ventas, Inc. based on its long-term demographic tailwinds in senior housing.

Ventas
Bear Case

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

  • The stock's P/E ratio of 154.55 is exceptionally high compared to traditional REITs, indicating that the market is pricing in very high future growth expectations that may be difficult to sustain, especially if interest rates remain elevated or economic conditions slow down.
  • Ventas, Inc. is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $90.15 and 200-day moving average of $87.98, which suggests that the stock is in a short-term downtrend and may face further downward pressure as technical indicators signal weakness.
  • Short interest has been increasing, with the number of shares shorted rising to 16.5 million in the most recent reporting period, indicating that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance, which could lead to volatility if these positions are unwound.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86 and current ratio of 0.44 suggest that Ventas, Inc. carries a moderate level of leverage and may face liquidity constraints, which could limit its ability to invest in new properties or weather economic downturns without additional financing.
  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly selling, with multiple executives including the CEO and CFO selling shares in the past six months, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance or a desire to diversify personal holdings at current price levels.

VTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ventas is $98.78, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $88.00.

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ventas in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VTR shares.

According to analysts, Ventas's stock has a predicted upside of 17.11% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Ventas's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Ventas more than other "real estate" companies. The consensus rating for Ventas is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "real estate" companies is Hold. Learn more on how VTR compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Ventas analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/13/2026.
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