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Welltower (WELL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$195.37 -1.99 (-1.01%)
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Welltower - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
12

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WELL.

Consensus Price Target

$231.60
18.54% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Welltower, the average price target is $231.60. The highest price target for WELL is $255.00, while the lowest price target for WELL is $183.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.54% from the current price of $195.37.
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
6/2/25 to 6/2/26
1 Month Ago
5/3/25 to 5/3/26
3 Months Ago
3/4/25 to 3/4/26
1 Year Ago
6/2/24 to 6/2/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$231.60$225.43$224.71$163.25
Forecasted Upside18.54% Upside3.85% Upside8.64% Upside5.18% 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

TypeWelltowerFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.87
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.54% Upside27.19% Upside15.35% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/1/2026
John Kilichowski
John Kilichowski
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$228.00 ➝ $237.00+18.09%
5/22/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Set Target$239.00+10.82%
5/21/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
Nicholas Yulico
Nicholas Yulico
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$236.00 ➝ $248.00+14.16%
5/15/2026 DowngradeBuy (B-)Hold (C+)
5/12/2026Boost TargetBuy$237.00 ➝ $248.00+13.96%
5/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $255.00+17.43%
5/4/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$245.00+13.24%
5/4/2026Boost TargetOutperform$230.00 ➝ $238.00+9.64%
5/4/2026Boost TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $249.00+14.71%
2/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$210.00 ➝ $240.00+14.74%
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2/18/2026Boost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $215.00+2.08%
2/12/2026Boost TargetOverweight$204.00 ➝ $230.00+10.12%
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%
9/15/2025Boost TargetIn-Line$175.00 ➝ $183.00+7.77%
9/2/2025 Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy
4/17/2025Reiterated RatingUnderperform
2/18/2025Boost TargetBuy$221.00 ➝ $242.00+60.75%
8/21/2024 Boost TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $137.00+17.67%
8/9/2024UpgradeStrong-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 Saturday, May 30, 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $249, reflecting a positive outlook from analysts who have recently upgraded their target prices.
  • Welltower Inc. reported a significant increase in revenue, with a year-over-year growth of over 38%, indicating strong operational performance.
  • The company has a diverse portfolio that includes senior housing and outpatient medical properties, which positions it well in the growing healthcare sector.
  • Analysts have given Welltower Inc. an average rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting confidence in its future performance.
  • The recent quarterly earnings exceeded expectations, with an EPS of $1.02 compared to the consensus estimate of $0.68, showcasing effective management and profitability.

Welltower
Bear Case

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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 dividends.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the return on equity is relatively low at 3.45%, indicating that the company may not be utilizing its equity effectively.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the healthcare sector, potentially affecting Welltower Inc.'s performance.
  • There are several analysts who have assigned a Hold rating, suggesting that some investors may see limited upside potential in the near term.
  • Increased competition in the healthcare real estate market could pose challenges for Welltower Inc. in maintaining its market share and profitability.

WELL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Welltower is $231.60, with a high forecast of $255.00 and a low forecast of $183.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Welltower in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 18.54% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Welltower has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, Mizuho, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NYSE:WELL) was last updated on 6/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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