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Welltower (WELL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$235.12 -1.80 (-0.76%)
As of 04:00 PM Eastern

Welltower - 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 Welltower 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 WELL.

Consensus Price Target

$246.11
4.67% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Welltower, the average price target is $246.11. The highest price target for WELL is $275.00, while the lowest price target for WELL is $196.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.67% from the current price of $235.12.
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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WELL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/10/25 to 8/10/26
1 Month Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
3 Months Ago
5/12/25 to 5/12/26
1 Year Ago
8/10/24 to 8/10/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$246.11$234.72$228.53$169.82
Forecasted Upside4.67% Upside1.47% Upside5.01% Upside0.92% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

WELL 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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WELL 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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Welltower Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWelltowerReal Estate CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.82
2.29
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.59% Upside34.36% Upside11.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Very Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/4/2026
KeyCorp logo
KeyCorp
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$240.00 ➝ $275.00+17.90%
8/3/2026
Michael Carroll
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$238.00 ➝ $260.00+10.61%
7/31/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$235.00 ➝ $260.00+11.29%
7/31/2026Boost TargetBuy$255.00 ➝ $275.00+16.74%
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$260.00+9.95%
7/22/2026Boost TargetOutperform$239.00 ➝ $260.00+6.08%
7/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$249.00 ➝ $271.00+14.11%
7/7/2026Initiated CoverageOverweightEqual Weight$254.00+9.15%
7/1/2026Boost TargetBuy$215.00 ➝ $265.00+14.90%
6/24/2026 DowngradeBuy (B-)Hold (C+)
6/18/2026Lower TargetSector Outperform$248.00 ➝ $232.00+12.40%
6/16/2026Initiated CoverageStrong-BuyOutperform$226.00+5.70%
6/1/2026Boost TargetOverweight$228.00 ➝ $237.00+18.09%
5/12/2026Boost TargetBuy$237.00 ➝ $248.00+13.96%
5/4/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$245.00+13.24%
2/18/2026Boost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $215.00+2.08%
12/18/2025Reiterated RatingOverweightNeutral$205.00+8.31%
10/29/2025Set Target$196.00+11.45%
10/17/2025 Set Target$246.00+41.02%
4/17/2025Reiterated RatingUnderperform
2/18/2025Boost TargetBuy$221.00 ➝ $242.00+60.75%

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Should I Buy Welltower Stock? WELL 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, August 10, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Welltower pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Welltower
Bull Case

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

  • Welltower Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with recent price targets reaching as high as $275.00, indicating strong market confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • The company specializes in healthcare infrastructure, owning a diversified portfolio that includes senior housing and outpatient medical properties, which positions it well in a growing sector.
  • Welltower Inc. currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, suggesting that the majority believe the stock is a good investment opportunity.
  • Recent reports indicate that the stock price is around $240, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on potential future growth.
  • With a strong focus on healthcare real estate, Welltower Inc. is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for senior living and healthcare services as the population ages.

Welltower
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive ratings, some analysts have issued "Hold" ratings, indicating that there may be concerns about the stock's short-term performance.
  • The healthcare real estate sector can be sensitive to economic downturns, which may impact occupancy rates and rental income for Welltower Inc.'s properties.
  • There is competition in the healthcare real estate market, which could affect Welltower Inc.'s ability to maintain its market share and profitability.
  • Recent price target adjustments have varied significantly among analysts, suggesting uncertainty about the company's future performance and market conditions.
  • Investors should consider the potential risks associated with regulatory changes in the healthcare industry, which could impact Welltower Inc.'s operations and profitability.

WELL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Welltower is $246.11, with a high forecast of $275.00 and a low forecast of $196.00.

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Welltower 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" WELL shares.

According to analysts, Welltower's stock has a predicted upside of 4.67% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Welltower's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

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


This page (NYSE:WELL) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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