Welltower (WELL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover Welltower?

Welltower has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , Cantor Fitzgerald , Citigroup , Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft , Evercore , Jefferies Financial Group , KeyCorp , Mizuho , Raymond James Financial , Royal Bank Of Canada , Scotiabank , UBS Group , Weiss Ratings , and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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Welltower - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

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
4.33% 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 4.33% from the current price of $235.91.

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

Type	Current Forecast 8/6/25 to 8/6/26	1 Month Ago 7/7/25 to 7/7/26	3 Months Ago 5/8/25 to 5/8/26	1 Year Ago 8/6/24 to 8/6/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 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	$233.50	$228.53	$169.82
Forecasted Upside	4.33% Upside	-1.66% Downside	6.56% Upside	0.51% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Welltower Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Welltower	Real Estate Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.82	2.29	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.08% Upside	34.54% Upside	11.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WELL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/4/2026	KeyCorp 2 of 5 stars	Austin Wurschmidt Not Rated	Boost Target	Overweight	$240.00 ➝ $275.00	+17.90%
8/3/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 2 of 5 stars	Michael Carroll 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform	$238.00 ➝ $260.00	+10.61%
7/31/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald 5 of 5 stars	Richard Anderson Not Rated	Boost Target	Overweight	$235.00 ➝ $260.00	+11.29%
7/31/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nick Joseph Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$255.00 ➝ $275.00	+16.74%
7/30/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$260.00	+9.95%
7/22/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Vikram Malhotra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$239.00 ➝ $260.00	+6.08%
7/8/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Goldsmith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$249.00 ➝ $271.00	+14.11%
7/7/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Hightower Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$254.00	+9.15%
7/1/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Omotayo Okusanya Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$215.00 ➝ $265.00	+14.90%
6/24/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
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6/18/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nicholas Yulico Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Outperform	$248.00 ➝ $232.00	+12.40%
6/16/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Rodgers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Strong-Buy ➝ Outperform	$226.00	+5.70%
6/1/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Kilichowski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$228.00 ➝ $237.00	+18.09%
5/12/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jonathan Petersen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$237.00 ➝ $248.00	+13.96%
5/4/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$245.00	+13.24%
2/18/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ronald Kamdem Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$200.00 ➝ $215.00	+2.08%
12/18/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Mueller Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$205.00	+8.31%
10/29/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Viacheslav Obodnikov Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$196.00	+11.45%
10/17/2025	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$246.00	+41.02%
4/17/2025	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	R. Anderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Underperform
2/18/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joshua Dennerlein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$221.00 ➝ $242.00	+60.75%
8/9/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Rosivach Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy

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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, August 4, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Welltower pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Welltower
Bull Case

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

Welltower Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with target prices reaching as high as $271.00, indicating strong market confidence in the stock's potential for growth.
The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.85 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and signaling financial health.
Welltower Inc. operates in the healthcare sector, which is generally considered a stable investment, especially as the demand for senior housing and healthcare services continues to rise.
The current stock price is around $265.00, which is competitive given the company's strong fundamentals and growth prospects.
Analysts have rated the stock with a consensus of "Moderate Buy," suggesting that the majority of market experts see potential for appreciation in the stock's value.

Welltower
Bear Case

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

The dividend payout ratio is notably high at 146.53%, which may raise concerns about the sustainability of future dividend payments if earnings do not grow as expected.
Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has faced volatility, which could pose risks for investors looking for stable returns.
Welltower Inc. operates in a highly regulated industry, and changes in healthcare policies or regulations could impact its operations and profitability.
While the company has a diversified portfolio, any downturn in the real estate market could adversely affect its asset values and revenue streams.
Market sentiment can shift quickly, and external economic factors could negatively influence investor confidence in Welltower Inc. and its stock performance.

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 4.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Welltower has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, Mizuho, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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.

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This page (NYSE:WELL) was last updated on 8/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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Welltower (WELL) Stock Forecast & Price Target