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Welltower (WELL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$152.93 +0.88 (+0.58%)
Closing price 06/5/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$153.30 +0.37 (+0.24%)
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Welltower - 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

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
11

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for WELL.

Consensus Price Target

$163.25
6.75% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Welltower, the average price target is $163.25. The highest price target for WELL is $242.00, while the lowest price target for WELL is $115.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.75% from the current price of $152.93.
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WELL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/6/24 to 6/6/25
1 Month Ago
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
3 Months Ago
3/8/24 to 3/8/25
1 Year Ago
6/7/23 to 6/6/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$163.25$161.83$148.42$98.07
Forecasted Upside6.75% Upside6.93% Upside0.82% Upside-6.29% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy

WELL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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WELL Price Targets by Month

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Welltower Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWelltowerFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.92
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.75% Upside29.56% Upside14.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/2/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
J. Feldman
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$158.00 ➝ $175.00+13.15%
5/6/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Ronald Kamdem
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$155.00 ➝ $160.00+6.01%
5/1/2025Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
Steve Sakwa
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Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$145.00 ➝ $157.00+4.30%
4/17/2025Wedbush
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R. Anderson
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Reiterated RatingUnderperform ➝ Underperform
3/18/2025Mizuho
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Omotayo Okusanya
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$141.00 ➝ $170.00+12.42%
3/6/2025Scotiabank
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Nicholas Yulico
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Boost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$165.00 ➝ $166.00+11.47%
2/28/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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M. Carroll
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UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$146.00 ➝ $168.00+10.86%
2/18/2025Bank of America
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Joshua Dennerlein
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$221.00 ➝ $242.00+60.75%
1/2/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$132.00 ➝ $147.00+16.64%
12/16/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$145.00 ➝ $155.00+19.90%
8/21/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $137.00+17.67%
8/9/2024Wolfe Research
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A. Rosivach
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/2/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$95.00 ➝ $115.00+10.58%
3/18/2024BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$104.00+13.85%
12/18/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$92.00 ➝ $99.00+9.04%
9/14/2023Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$80.00 ➝ $84.00+1.72%
8/2/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$82.00 ➝ $92.00+8.75%

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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 Tuesday, June 3, 2025. 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $155, reflecting a recent increase, which may indicate positive market sentiment towards the company.
  • Welltower Inc. reported a significant year-over-year revenue growth of over 30%, showcasing its strong operational performance and potential for future profitability.
  • The company has consistently beaten earnings expectations, with the latest earnings per share reported at $1.20, surpassing analyst estimates, which can enhance investor confidence.
  • Welltower Inc. has a robust market capitalization of approximately $101.50 billion, indicating its strong position in the real estate investment trust sector.
  • The firm has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage, which can be appealing to risk-averse investors.

Welltower
Bear Case

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

  • The company's payout ratio is notably high at 154.02%, which may raise concerns about sustainability in dividend payments, especially in economic downturns.
  • Despite recent growth, the price-to-earnings ratio stands at 99.49, indicating that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Welltower Inc. has received mixed ratings from analysts, with some maintaining a "sell" rating, which could signal potential risks in the stock's future performance.
  • The stock has a beta of 0.94, suggesting it is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
  • Recent changes in institutional holdings indicate a cautious approach from some investors, which could reflect broader market uncertainties affecting the real estate sector.

WELL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Welltower is $163.25, with a high forecast of $242.00 and a low forecast of $115.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Welltower in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating, 9 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WELL shares.

According to analysts, Welltower's stock has a predicted upside of 6.75% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Welltower has been rated by research analysts at Evercore ISI, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Wedbush, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Welltower more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Welltower is 2.92 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how WELL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:WELL) was last updated on 6/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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