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2026-10-23 18:29 1d ago
2026-10-23 14:00 1d ago
Welltower očekává 35% růst tržeb
WELL Welltower
FMP Stock News 88
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Key Takeaways WELL is set to report Q3 results Oct. 26, with year-over-year revenue and normalized FFO growth expected.Senior housing demand and muted new supply may support WELL, while long-term leases aid stable revenues.Q3 revenue is pegged at $3.63 billion, up 35%, and normalized FFO per share at $1.64, up 22.4% Y/Y. Welltower, Inc. (WELL - Free Report) is slated to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 26, after market close. The quarterly results are likely to reflect year-over-year growth in revenues and normalized funds from operations (FFO) per share.

In the last reported quarter, this Toledo, OH-based healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) witnessed a normalized FFO per share of $1.60, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.55. Results reflected a rise in revenues on a year-over-year basis. The total portfolio same-store net operating income (SSNOI) increased year over year, driven by SSNOI growth in the senior housing operating (SHO) portfolio.

Over the preceding four quarters, Welltower’s normalized FFO per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate on all occasions, with the average beat being 2.1%. The graph below depicts this surprising history:

Factors at Play for WELLWelltower owns a diversified healthcare real estate portfolio across the major markets in the United States, Canada and the U. K. During the third quarter, the company’s SHO portfolio is likely to have continued to benefit from strong demand driven by the aging U.S. population. This demographic tailwind, coupled with muted new seniors-housing supply, is expected to have provided a favorable operating environment for this portfolio.

Further, Welltower’s long-term leases with its healthcare management companies or operators are anticipated to have led to stable revenue generation, boosting its top line.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly total revenues is pegged at $3.63 billion, suggesting an increase of 35% from the prior-year period’s reported number.

We expect WELL to have continued its investment and development activities during the to-be-reported quarter, supported by its solid balance sheet position and capital-recycling efforts.

WELL’s activities during the to-be-reported quarter were adequate to garner analysts’ confidence. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter normalized FFO per share has been revised 2 cents upward to $1.64 over the past three months. The figure suggests an increase of 22.4% from the year-ago reported number.

However, high interest expenses are likely to have been a spoilsport for Welltower during the to-be-reported quarter.

What Our Quantitative Model Predicts for WELLOur proven model predicts a likely surprise in terms of FFO per share for Welltower this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an FFO beat, which is the case here.

Welltower currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.30% and carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Other Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are two stocks from the broader REIT industry — BXP, Inc. (BXP - Free Report) and Ventas (VTR - Free Report) — that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to report a surprise this quarter.

BXP is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 27. The company has an Earnings ESP of +0.04% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Ventas is slated to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 27. VTR has an Earnings ESP of +0.70% and a Zacks Rank of #3 at present.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO) — a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.
2026-10-21 11:39 3d ago
2026-10-21 06:45 4d ago
Welltower zvýšil dividendu o 15 % na 0,85 USD
WELL Welltower
FMP Stock News 95
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Welltower just handed shareholders its 221st consecutive quarterly dividend and a 15% raise, but one operating number will determine whether the streak continues or stalls out around 89%.

Welltower (NYSE:WELL) raised its quarterly dividend to $0.85 per share from $0.74. The increase represents 15% and marks the company’s 221st consecutive quarterly dividend. Management called it “a step function higher from the previous increases.” The raise also comes six years after the Board cut the dividend in May 2020 because of the pandemic. Welltower cut the payout then and has been raising it again since. Whether that can continue depends on one operating number.

Metric to Track: Senior Housing Same-Store Occupancy
Welltower’s Seniors Housing Operating (SHO) segment produces 69.9% of its annualized NOI. In that segment, average same-store occupancy was 89.4% in Q2 2026, up from 86.1% a year earlier.

Why Occupancy Tells You More Than Revenue
A senior community has to pay for a lot of fixed staffing and overhead whether it is full or not. Management said, “There is a tremendous amount of fixed cost associated with the business,” and added, “You start to make money after 80, and your margin really goes up after high 80s, low 90s.” As a result, each extra resident adds a lot to profit. In Q2, expense per unit rose just 0.7%. Flow-through margins were 65%, which means about 65 cents of each new revenue dollar reached NOI. Operating margin expanded 300 basis points to over 32%. Communities above 95% occupancy grew rates by six-plus percent and NOI by 20-plus percent.

Where Occupancy Stands Now
Same-store occupancy went from 88.9% in Q3 2025 to 89.5%, then 89.0%, then 89.4%. The year-over-year gain has gotten smaller: 400 bps in Q3 and Q4 2025, then 370 bps, then 330 bps. Even so, SHO same-store NOI rose 20.5%, the 15th consecutive quarter of growth above 20%.

That growth leaves a lot of room to cover the dividend. The annualized payout of $3.40 is about 53% of the $6.40 midpoint of 2026 normalized FFO guidance, which Welltower raised to $6.36-$6.44. The Q2 dividend took the same share of the quarter’s $1.60 in normalized FFO. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 2.99 times. At $237.79, the stock yields about 1.43% on the new rate. Shares are up 29.48% year to date.

Signals That Point to the Next Raise or a Pause
Bullish: Full-year guidance calls for 350 basis points of occupancy growth. The roughly $6 billion of acquired communities, bought at about 75% occupancy, should join the same-store pool and fill up over time. Management describes this process as a “manufacturing line.”

Bearish: Occupancy could flatten around 89% before most communities pass 95%. Management also noted that “availability of labor is something that I worry about.” Interest expense rose to $192.7M in Q1 from $144.9M a year earlier.

Verdict on Welltower’s Dividend Engine
FFO covers the dividend almost twice over, but future increases depend on whether same-store occupancy can get past 90%, where the business’s fixed costs turn each new resident into mostly profit.

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2026-10-13 21:21 11d ago
2026-10-13 16:15 11d ago
Brookdale koupil od společnosti Welltower dalších 30 zařízení za 290 milionů USD
WELL Welltower
FMP Stock News 98
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) ("Brookdale" or the "Company") today announced additional transactions to advance Brookdale's strategy to further increase its real estate ownership and reduce its long-term lease obligations.

Announcement Highlights

Brookdale completed the previously announced acquisition of 17 communities (735 units) for a purchase price of approximately $157 million, eliminating approximately $11 million of annual cash rent in 2027. Brookdale entered into a definitive agreement with Welltower Inc. ("Welltower") to acquire 30 currently leased communities (1,152 units) for a purchase price of $290 million. The Company expects this transaction to reduce 2027 annual cash rent payments by approximately $17.8 million, and the lease would have otherwise matured in 2032. Contingent upon closing the 30-community acquisition, a separate 39-community (1,842 units) cash flow positive lease with Welltower would be extended by four years to June 2036 with 2027 annual cash rent payments of approximately $36.6 million. In connection with the amendment, the lease's existing fair market value purchase option would become exercisable at any time at Brookdale's election, rather than only in connection with the lease's maturity, subject to a floor of a 6.5% yield on in-place rent. "The completed acquisition of 17 communities and the agreement to acquire 30 communities from Welltower together represent another significant step forward in our strategy to own more of the real estate we currently operate. Ownership allows Brookdale to capture the full benefit of future operating growth, while reducing our long-term lease obligations. These transactions are expected to be accretive to Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow," commented Nick Stengle, Brookdale's Chief Executive Officer. He added, "The Welltower lease amendment also will provide valuable flexibility by giving Brookdale the right to exercise a fair market value purchase option at any time during the term of the lease, subject to a pre-negotiated floor."

COMPLETED 17-COMMUNITY PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION

On September 30, Brookdale completed the previously announced acquisition of 17 formerly leased senior living communities for a purchase price of approximately $157 million. The portfolio is comprised of 735 assisted living and memory care units in Colorado, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas. The transaction increases Brookdale's owned share of consolidated units to approximately 77% and eliminates approximately $11 million of annual cash rent in 2027.

The acquisition was funded with cash on hand and $108 million of non-recourse mortgage financing. The debt bears interest at a variable rate based on SOFR plus a margin of 215 basis points and has an initial term of five years with extension options for two additional years.

WELLTOWER PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION

Brookdale recently entered into a definitive agreement with Welltower to acquire the real estate of 30 senior living communities Brookdale currently leases and operates for a purchase price of $290 million. The leased portfolio of 1,152 assisted living and memory care units in 13 states with approximately $17.8 million of annual cash rent for 2027, including approximately $11 million of operating rent and approximately $7 million of financing rent, would have otherwise matured in 2032.

The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and to be funded with cash on hand and non-recourse mortgage debt. Upon closing, the acquisition will further reduce Brookdale's annual cash rent, increase the Company's consolidated share of owned units to nearly 80%, and is expected to increase Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow.

WELLTOWER LEASE EXTENSION

Brookdale and Welltower also agreed to amend a cash flow positive lease for 39 communities. The amendment, contingent upon closing the Welltower portfolio acquisition, would extend the lease through June 2036 from its current maturity in June 2032 and would be Brookdale's only remaining lease with Welltower. In connection with the extended term, Brookdale's existing fair market value purchase option would become exercisable, subject to a pre-negotiated floor, at any time during the lease. Currently, the purchase option is only available immediately prior to the 2032 existing maturity. All other terms of the lease will remain unchanged.

About Brookdale Senior Living

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. With 529 communities across 41 states and the ability to serve approximately 45,000 residents as of September 30, 2026, Brookdale is committed to its mission of enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and exceptional service. The Company, through its affiliates, operates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities, offering tailored solutions that help empower seniors to live with dignity, connection, and purpose. Leveraging deep expertise in healthcare, hospitality, and real estate, Brookdale creates opportunities for wellness, personal growth, and meaningful relationships in settings that feel like home. Guided by its four cornerstones of passion, courage, partnership, and trust, Brookdale is committed to delivering exceptional value and redefining senior living for a brighter, healthier future. Brookdale's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD. For more information, visit brookdale.com or connect with Brookdale on Facebook or YouTube.

SAFE HARBOR

Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties and include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and those regarding the Company's intent, belief or expectations. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "would," "potential," "intend," "expect," "endeavor," "seek," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "project," "predict," "continue," "plan," "target," or other similar words or expressions, and include statements regarding the Company's expected financial and operational results. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and expectations, and the Company's ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Although the Company believes that expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its assumptions or expectations will be attained and actual results and performance could differ materially from those projected. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations and future prospects or which could cause events or circumstances to differ from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to complete pending or expected transactions on agreed upon terms or at all, including in respect of the satisfaction of closing conditions, and uncertainties as to the timing of the closing, disruptions in the financial markets or decreases in the appraised values or performance of the Company's communities that affect the Company's ability to obtain financing or extend or refinance debt as it matures and the Company's financing costs; the Company's ability to obtain additional capital on terms acceptable to it; and the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits of an acquisition; as well as other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in such SEC filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's views as of the date of this press release. The Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and, except as required by law, it expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release refers to the financial measures Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, both of which are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP performance measure that the Company defines as net income (loss) excluding: benefit/provision for income taxes, non-operating income/expense items, and depreciation and amortization; and further adjusted to exclude income/expense associated with non-cash, non-operational, transactional, legal, cost reduction, or organizational restructuring items that management does not consider as part of the Company's underlying core operating performance and that management believes impact the comparability of performance between periods.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure that the Company defines as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before: distributions from unconsolidated ventures from cumulative share of net earnings, changes in prepaid insurance premiums financed with notes payable, changes in operating lease assets and liabilities for lease termination, cash paid/received for gain/loss on facility operating lease termination, and lessor capital expenditure reimbursements under operating leases; plus: property and casualty insurance proceeds; less: non-development capital expenditures and payment of financing lease obligations. Non-development capital expenditures are comprised of corporate and community-level capital expenditures, including those related to maintenance, renovations, upgrades, and other major building infrastructure projects for the Company's communities and is presented net of lessor reimbursements. Non-development capital expenditures do not include capital expenditures for: community expansions, major community redevelopment and repositioning projects, and the development of new communities.

SOURCE Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
2026-09-24 16:28 1mo ago
2026-09-24 12:17 1mo ago
Stárnutí Američanů zvyšuje výhledy REITů zaměřených na seniory
WELL Welltower
FMP Stock News 78
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Two million Americans turn 80 this year, and four REITs are racing to profit from a demographic wave that has barely started while construction sits at historic lows. The question is which ones can handle the operator risk hiding inside…

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This edition of REIT Rent Check zeroes in on senior housing and skilled nursing, where the demand driver is demographic and slow moving. Many of our readers are the customer. Ventas CEO Debra Cafaro told investors on the Q2 2026 call that “the leading edge of the nearly 70 million baby boomers has just begun turning 80 this year, ushering in a decade where the growth rate of the senior population more than doubles, yet new starts remain at record lows.” That single sentence is the whole thesis: a wave of demand meeting a supply drought. All four names below are equity healthcare REITs, meaning they own the buildings and take operator or lease exposure. None are mortgage REITs, which is important because mREITs carry interest rate and credit risk that these property owners do not.

Welltower: Scale Leader Riding the SHOP Wave Welltower (NYSE:WELL) is the giant of the group at a market cap of roughly $168.25 billion as of September 24, 2026, with a portfolio spanning seniors housing operating and triple-net, outpatient medical, and long-term/post-acute care. The senior housing operating portfolio (SHOP) is the growth engine: Q2 2026 SHO same-store NOI grew 20.5%, occupancy hit 89.4% (up from 86.1% year over year), and RevPOR rose 5.2%, with a 93.0% private-pay revenue mix. Management raised FY2026 normalized FFO guidance to $6.36 to $6.44 per share.

Dividend safety, measured on normalized FFO coverage, is comfortable: the annualized forward dividend is $3.40 against that FFO range, and Welltower just raised the quarterly payout 15% to $0.85, its 221st consecutive quarterly dividend. The stock is up 27.55% year to date through September 24, 2026, at $234.26, making this a growth-through-demographics play rather than a yield play. Bull case: scale, private-pay mix, and an acquisition machine that closed the Amica portfolio and is running toward roughly $6 billion of announced activity, with the pipeline at 75% in-place occupancy providing embedded upside. Risk: integration on large acquisitions plus FX exposure across the UK and Canada, and operator financial health remains the single largest variable in this asset class.

Ventas: SHOP-Heavy Pivot With a Cleaner Balance Sheet Ventas (NYSE:VTR) is executing an aggressive rotation into senior housing operating. Management expects SHOP to reach 60% of a $60 billion enterprise by year end, and Q2 2026 SHOP same-store cash NOI grew 16.3%, with US SHOP up 18% and average occupancy up 300 basis points year over year. Net debt to further adjusted EBITDA improved to 4.7 times from 5.6 times, and management raised FY2026 normalized FFO guidance to $3.85 to $3.90 per share, representing 8% to 10% year-over-year growth.

On coverage, the annualized forward dividend of $2.08 against normalized FFO guidance leaves meaningful cushion, and Ventas has stepped the quarterly payout from $0.45 through 2024, to $0.48 in 2025, to $0.52 in 2026. Shares are up 14.08% year to date at $87.21 as of September 24, 2026. Bull case: organic occupancy tailwind, deleveraging, and a 2026 senior housing investment target raised to $4.5 billion from $3 billion, most of it relationship-sourced at discounts to replacement cost. Risk: operator reliance, healthcare reimbursement, and potential equity dilution to fund the pipeline, with $1.6 billion of unsettled equity already raised year to date.

Omega Healthcare Investors: Skilled Nursing Triple-Net With an Ultra-High Yield Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE:OHI) is the skilled-nursing purebred of the roster, structured mostly as triple-net leases with a growing senior housing and RIDEA operating layer. Trailing 12-month EBITDAR coverage improved to 1.65 times from 1.55 times year over year, operator occupancy stood at 82.6%, and management raised FY2026 AFFO guidance to $3.22 to $3.26 per diluted share. Outgoing CEO Taylor Pickett, wrapping his 100th and final earnings call, called it “the most favorable operating backdrop that I have known in my career.”

The annualized forward dividend is $2.72, following a recent one-cent bump to $0.68 quarterly ex-dividend August 3, 2026, and at $46.29 as of September 24, 2026 the payout qualifies as ultra-high-yield territory. Measured on adjusted FFO, the coverage math is straightforward: Q2 2026 core AFFO of $0.83 per share against the $0.68 quarterly dividend leaves a real cushion, and the FY2026 AFFO midpoint of $3.24 comfortably covers the $2.72 annualized payout. Bull case: improving coverage, an investment pace of $126 million in Q2 plus $93 million in July, and a favorable SNF environment. Risk is unmissable and specific: Genesis Healthcare is in Chapter 11 with $148.5 million of Omega loans outstanding, and CommuniCare and Ciena show weak 0.87x coverage, with a CEO transition on top. Skilled nursing lives and dies on operator credit and reimbursement policy.

CareTrust REIT: Fortress Balance Sheet, Disciplined 8% Yields CareTrust REIT (NYSE:CTRE) is the smaller, faster-growing skilled nursing name, with a triple-net base plus senior housing triple-net, a new SHOP segment, and UK exposure through the Care REIT plc acquisition. Q2 2026 revenue rose 87.5% to $161.35 million, the portfolio spans 628 properties and 58,775 beds/units, and stabilized EBITDARM coverage runs at 3.21x for skilled nursing and 2.16x for senior housing, with 100% rent collection. FY2026 normalized FFO guidance was raised to $2.03 to $2.06 per share, up 16.2% at the midpoint versus 2025.

On coverage, management gives the number directly: the $0.39 quarterly dividend represents roughly a 76% payout of normalized FAD, and the annualized forward dividend is $1.56 against normalized FAD guidance of $2.01 to $2.04. Shares closed at $37.35 as of September 24, 2026, up 5.4% year to date. Bull case: a $540 million post-quarter pipeline, $605 million available on the revolver, and $1.5 billion of 2026 investments year to date, with Q2 alone at approximately $900 million and a blended stabilized yield of 8.9%. Risk: a $4.67 million Q2 provision for loan losses, tenant and borrower credit risk, minimum staffing rules, and RIDEA operational risk in the new SHOP segment.

Bottom Line The demographic setup is real, quantifiable, and unfolding right now, with two million Americans turning 80 in 2026 alone against a construction pipeline management on both major calls described as historically low. Welltower and Ventas offer the SHOP operating leverage story, with dividends fully covered by rising FFO. Omega delivers the ultra-high-yield skilled nursing exposure with acknowledged operator concentration risk, and CareTrust pairs a fortress balance sheet with the industry’s cleanest FAD coverage. All four are equity REITs, not mortgage REITs, and the dividend safety here reads on FFO or AFFO coverage, exactly as it should. For readers thinking about what a basket like this could actually pay out on a mid six-figure balance, we sketched the full math in a free income guide here.

Contact [email protected] for any questions or corrections.
2026-07-28 19:02 2mo ago
2026-07-28 13:33 2mo ago
Welltower uspořádal konferenční hovor k výsledkům za 2. čtvrtletí
WELL Welltower
FMP Stock News 78
Original source text
Welltower Inc. (WELL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 28, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

Company Participants

Matthew McQueen - Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Shankh Mitra - CEO & Director
John Burkart - Vice Chairman & COO
Nikhil Chaudhri - Co-President & Chief Investment Officer
Timothy Lordan

Conference Call Participants

Ronald Kamdem - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
John Kilichowski
Vikram Malhotra - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division
Omotayo Okusanya - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division
Nicholas Yulico - Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, Research Division
James Kammert - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division
Farrell Granath - BofA Securities, Research Division
Michael Goldsmith - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Michael Stroyeck - Green Street Advisors, LLC, Research Division
Juan Sanabria - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Seth Bergey - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Michael Carroll - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division
Richard Anderson - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Research Division
Michael Mueller - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Austin Wurschmidt - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division
Richard Hightower - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Wesley Golladay - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division
David Rodgers - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Krista, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Welltower Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions]

I would now like to turn the conference over to Matt McQueen, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. Matt, please go ahead.

Matthew McQueen
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Thank you, and good morning. As a reminder, certain statements made during this call may be deemed forward-looking statements in the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Although Welltower believes any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the company can give no assurances that its projected results will
2026-07-27 21:26 2mo ago
2026-07-27 16:05 2mo ago
Welltower zvýšil dividendu po silném čtvrtletí
WELL Welltower
FMP Stock News 96
Original source text
, /PRNewswire/ -- Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Second Quarter and Other Recent Highlights

Reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $0.61 per diluted share Reported quarterly normalized funds from operations attributable to common stockholders of $1.60 per diluted share, an increase of 25.0% over the prior year Reported total portfolio year-over-year same store NOI ("SSNOI") growth of 15.5%, driven by SSNOI growth in our Seniors Housing Operating ("SHO") portfolio of 20.5% SHO portfolio organic same store revenue growth increased 9.2% year-over-year in the second quarter, resulting from 330 basis points ("bps") of average occupancy growth and 5.2% growth in Revenue Per Occupied Room ("RevPOR") Year-to-date, closed or under contract to close $15.5 billion of pro rata gross investments, including $9.4 billion completed in the six months ended June 30, 2026 and $6.1 billion closed or under contract to close subsequent to quarter end, excluding development funding. Expected investments not yet closed are subject to customary closing conditions We completed $843 million of pro rata dispositions and loan repayments during the second quarter, including $561 million of Outpatient Medical ("OM") dispositions, which includes follow-on tranches of the previously announced OM portfolio transaction and $155 million of loan repayments. For the year, we have completed $3.6 billion of pro rata dispositions including $1.9 billion of OM dispositions and $1.0 billion of loan repayments As of June 30, 2026, reported Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA of 2.99x and approximately $9.5 billion of available liquidity inclusive of available cash and restricted cash, full capacity under our line of credit and expected proceeds from property sales and loan payoffs In July, we issued C$1.15 billion of senior unsecured notes with a weighted-average coupon of 3.95% Board of Directors announced a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.85, reflecting confidence in the durability of outsized levels of cash flow growth and supported by extraordinary balance sheet strength Capital Activity and Liquidity

Liquidity Update Net debt to consolidated enterprise value decreased to 8.9% as of June 30, 2026 from 10.1% as of June 30, 2025. We sourced over $4 billion of capital, including the assumption of below-market debt, equity issuances and proceeds from dispositions and loan repayments to fund accretive capital deployment opportunities.

Unsecured Senior Note Activity Repaid $700 million of senior unsecured notes in April 2026 with free cash flow.

Canadian Note Issuance In July 2026, we completed the issuance of C$1.15 billion aggregate principal amount of Canadian dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes, consisting of C$750 million of 3.850% notes due August 15, 2031 and C$400 million of 4.150% notes due August 15, 2033.

Recent Investment Activity

In the second quarter, we completed $6.3 billion of pro rata gross investments inclusive of development funding. Additionally, we completed pro rata property dispositions of $688 million and loan repayments of $155 million.

Notable Portfolio Activity

Amica Senior Lifestyles Acquisition On April 1, 2026, we completed the previously announced acquisition of a Canadian portfolio of 38 seniors housing communities for a pro rata purchase price of C$4.1 billion, including cash of C$3.5 billion and the assumption of C$617 million of secured debt, representing our proportionate share, with an average interest rate of 3.6%. Additionally, on July 2, 2026, we closed on five properties currently under development that are expected to be completed by the end of 2027 for a pro rata purchase price of C$647 million.

OM Portfolio Dispositions We previously entered into a definitive agreement to divest an 18 million square foot OM portfolio in a transaction valued at approximately $7.2 billion. During the quarter, we sold ten properties for gross proceeds of $298 million. As of June 30, 2026 we have eight properties remaining to sell, which are expected to close before the end of 2026. Additionally, during the second quarter we sold five properties outside of the previously announced definitive agreement for gross proceeds of $260 million.

Dividend On July 27, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 of $0.85 per share. This dividend, which will be paid on August 20, 2026 to stockholders of record as of August 12, 2026, will be our 221st consecutive quarterly cash dividend. The declaration and payment of future quarterly dividends remains subject to review and approval by the Board of Directors.

Outlook for 2026 Net income attributable to common stockholders guidance has been revised to a range of $3.11 to $3.19 per diluted share from the previous range of $3.24 to $3.38. We also increased the guidance range of full year normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders to a range of $6.36 to $6.44 per diluted share from the previous range of $6.21 to $6.35. In preparing our guidance, we have updated or confirmed the following assumptions:

Same Store NOI: We expect average blended SSNOI growth of 13.75% to 16.00%, which is comprised of the following components: Seniors Housing Operating approximately 18.5% to 21.5% Seniors Housing Triple-net approximately 3.5% to 4.5% Outpatient Medical approximately 2.0% to 3.0% Long-Term/Post-Acute Care approximately 2.0% to 3.0% Investments: Our earnings guidance includes only those acquisitions announced or closed to date. Furthermore, no transitions, restructures or capital activity beyond those announced to date are included. General and Administrative Expenses: We anticipate general and administrative expenses to be approximately $265 million to $270 million and stock-based compensation expense to be approximately $60 million. Dispositions: We expect pro rata disposition proceeds of $1.1 billion at a blended yield of 6.8% in the next twelve months. This includes approximately $0.8 billion of consideration from expected property sales, which predominantly includes announced OM and Integra dispositions and land parcels related to foregone development, as well as $0.3 billion of expected proceeds from loan repayments. Our guidance does not include any additional investments, dispositions or capital transactions, nor any other expenses, impairments, unanticipated additions to the loan loss reserve or other additional normalizing items beyond those disclosed. Please see the Supplemental Reporting Measures section for further discussion and our definition of normalized FFO and SSNOI and Exhibit 3 for a reconciliation of the outlook for net income available to common stockholders to normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders. We will provide additional detail regarding our 2026 outlook and assumptions on the second quarter 2026 conference call.

Conference Call Information We have scheduled a conference call on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss our second quarter 2026 results, industry trends and portfolio performance. Telephone access will be available by dialing (888) 340-5024 or (646) 960-0135 (international). For those unable to listen to the call live, a taped rebroadcast will be available beginning two hours after completion of the call through August 4, 2026. To access the rebroadcast, dial (800) 770-2030 or (609) 800-9909 (international). The conference ID number is 8230248. To participate in the webcast, log on to www.welltower.com 15 minutes before the call to download the necessary software. Replays will be available for 90 days.

Supplemental Reporting Measures We believe that net income and net income attributable to common stockholders ("NICS"), as defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"), are the most appropriate earnings measurements. However, we consider funds from operations ("FFO"), normalized FFO, net operating income ("NOI"), same store NOI ("SSNOI"), revenue per occupied room ("RevPOR"), same store RevPOR ("SS RevPOR"), expense per occupied room ("ExpPOR"), same store ExpPOR ("SS ExpPOR"), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be useful supplemental measures of our operating performance. Excluding EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, these supplemental measures are disclosed on our pro rata ownership basis. Pro rata amounts are derived by reducing consolidated amounts for minority partners' noncontrolling ownership interests and adding our minority ownership share of unconsolidated amounts. We do not control unconsolidated investments. While we consider pro rata disclosures useful, they may not accurately depict the legal and economic implications of our joint venture arrangements and should be used with caution.

Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with U.S. GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time as evidenced by the provision for depreciation. However, since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors and analysts have considered presentations of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient. In response, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") created FFO as a supplemental measure of operating performance for REITs that excludes historical cost depreciation from net income. FFO attributable to common stockholders, as defined by NAREIT, means net income attributable to common stockholders, computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of real estate and acquisitions of controlling interests, impairments of depreciable assets, plus real estate depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated entities and noncontrolling interests. Normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders represents FFO attributable to common stockholders adjusted for certain items detailed in Exhibit 2. We believe that normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders is a useful supplemental measure of operating performance because investors and equity analysts may use this measure to compare the operating performance of Welltower between periods or as compared to other REITs or other companies on a consistent basis without having to account for differences caused by unanticipated and/or incalculable items.

We define NOI as total revenues, including tenant reimbursements, less property operating expenses. Property operating expenses represent costs associated with managing, maintaining and servicing tenants for our properties. These expenses include, but are not limited to, property-related payroll and benefits, property management fees paid to managers, marketing, housekeeping, food service, maintenance, utilities, property taxes and insurance. General and administrative expenses represent general overhead costs that are unrelated to property operations and are unallocable to the properties. These expenses include, but are not limited to, payroll and benefits related to corporate employees, professional services, office expenses and depreciation of corporate fixed assets. SSNOI is used to evaluate the operating performance of our properties using a consistent population which controls for changes in the composition of our portfolio. As used herein, same store is generally defined as those revenue-generating properties in the portfolio for the relevant year-over-year reporting periods. Acquisitions and development conversions are included in the same store amounts five full quarters after acquisition or being placed into service. Land parcels, loans and leased properties, as well as any properties sold or classified as held for sale during the period, are excluded from the same store amounts. Redeveloped properties (including major refurbishments of a Seniors Housing Operating property where 20% or more of units are simultaneously taken out of commission for 30 days or more or Outpatient Medical properties undergoing a change in intended use) are excluded from the same store amounts until five full quarters post completion of the redevelopment. Properties undergoing operator transitions and/or segment transitions are also excluded from the same store amounts until five full quarters post completion of the operator transition or segment transition. In addition, properties significantly impacted by force majeure, acts of God or other extraordinary adverse events are excluded from same store amounts until five full quarters after the properties are placed back into service. SSNOI excludes non-cash NOI and includes adjustments to present consistent property ownership percentages and to translate Canadian properties and U.K. properties using a consistent exchange rate. Normalizers include adjustments that in management's opinion are appropriate in considering SSNOI, a supplemental, non-GAAP performance measure. None of these adjustments, which may increase or decrease SSNOI, are reflected in our financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Significant normalizers (defined as any that individually exceed 0.50% of SSNOI growth per property type) are separately disclosed and explained. We believe NOI and SSNOI provide investors relevant and useful information because they measure the operating performance of our properties at the property level on an unleveraged basis. We use NOI and SSNOI to make decisions about resource allocations and to assess the property level performance of our portfolio. No reconciliation of the forecasted range for SSNOI on a combined basis or by property type is included in this release because we are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the comparable GAAP financial measure without unreasonable efforts, and we believe such reconciliation would imply a degree of precision that could be confusing or misleading to investors.

RevPOR represents the average revenues generated per occupied room per month and ExpPOR represents the average expenses per occupied room per month at our Seniors Housing Operating properties. These metrics are calculated as our pro rata share of total resident fees and services revenues or property operating expenses from the income statement, divided by average monthly occupied room days. SS RevPOR and SS ExpPOR are used to evaluate the RevPOR and ExpPOR performance of our properties under a consistent population, which eliminates changes in the composition of our portfolio. They are based on the same pool of properties used for SSNOI and include any revenue and expense normalizations used for SSNOI. We use RevPOR, ExpPOR, SS RevPOR and SS ExpPOR to evaluate the revenue-generating capacity and profit potential of our Seniors Housing Operating portfolio independent of fluctuating occupancy rates. They are also used in comparison against industry and competitor statistics, if known, to evaluate the quality of our Seniors Housing Operating portfolio.

We measure our credit strength both in terms of leverage ratios and coverage ratios. The leverage ratios indicate how much of our balance sheet capitalization is related to long-term debt, net of cash and restricted cash. We expect to maintain capitalization ratios and coverage ratios sufficient to maintain a capital structure consistent with our current profile. The ratios are based on EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA is defined as earnings (net income per income statement) before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding unconsolidated entities and including adjustments for stock-based compensation expense, provision for loan losses, gains/losses on extinguishment of debt, gains/losses on disposition of properties and acquisitions of controlling interests, impairment of assets, gains/losses on derivatives and financial instruments, other expenses, other impairment charges and other adjustments deemed appropriate in management's opinion. We believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, along with net income, are important supplemental measures because they provide additional information to assess and evaluate the performance of our operations. In addition, we use Adjusted EBITDA to measure our adjusted fixed charge coverage ratio, which represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by fixed charges. Fixed charges include total interest expense and secured debt principal amortization. Our leverage ratios include net debt to Adjusted EBITDA and consolidated enterprise value. Net debt is defined as total long-term debt, excluding operating lease liabilities, less cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. Consolidated enterprise value represents the sum of net debt, the fair market value of our common stock and noncontrolling interests.

Our supplemental reporting measures and similarly entitled financial measures are widely used by investors, equity and debt analysts and rating agencies in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment recommendations of companies. Our management uses these financial measures to facilitate internal and external comparisons to historical operating results and in making operating decisions. Additionally, these measures are utilized by the Board of Directors to evaluate management performance. None of the supplemental reporting measures represent net income or cash flow provided from operating activities as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as alternative measures of profitability or liquidity. Finally, the supplemental reporting measures, as defined by us, may not be comparable to similarly entitled items reported by other real estate investment trusts or other companies. Please see the exhibits for reconciliations of supplemental reporting measures and the supplemental information package for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, which is available on Welltower's website (www.welltower.com), for information and reconciliations of additional supplemental reporting measures.

About Welltower Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL), an S&P 500 company, is positioned at the center of the silver economy, focusing on rental housing for aging seniors across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Our portfolio of 2,500+ seniors and wellness housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults. We believe our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micromarkets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as an operating company in a real estate wrapper, driven by highly-aligned partnerships and an unconventional culture. Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our Data Science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System - our end-to-end operating platform - we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth for our existing investors, our North Star.

We routinely post important information on our website at www.welltower.com in the "Investors" section, including corporate and investor presentations and financial information. We intend to use our website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Such disclosures will be included on our website under the heading "Investors." Accordingly, investors should monitor such portion of our website in addition to following our press releases, public conference calls and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information on our website is not incorporated by reference in this press release and our web address is included as an inactive textual reference only.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors This document contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When Welltower uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "pro forma," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, Welltower is making forward-looking statements. These statements include, among others, management's expectations regarding the favorable impact of the acquisitions made and additional acquisition pipeline and our statements under the section "Outlook for 2026." Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause Welltower's actual results to differ materially from Welltower's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. This may be a result of various factors, including, but not limited to: the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, including economic downturns, elevated inflation and interest rates, political or social conflict, unrest or violence or similar events; the status of the economy; the status of capital markets, including availability and cost of capital; issues facing the healthcare industry, including compliance with, and changes to, regulations and payment policies, responding to government investigations and punitive settlements, public perception of the healthcare industry and operators'/tenants' difficulty in cost effectively obtaining and maintaining adequate liability and other insurance; changes in financing terms; competition within the healthcare and seniors housing industries; negative developments in the operating results or financial condition of operators/tenants, including, but not limited to, their ability to pay rent and repay loans; Welltower's ability to transition or sell properties with profitable results; the failure to make new investments or acquisitions as and when anticipated; natural disasters, public health emergencies and extreme weather affecting Welltower's properties; Welltower's ability to re-lease space at similar rates as vacancies occur; Welltower's ability to timely reinvest sale proceeds at similar rates to assets sold; operator/tenant or joint venture partner bankruptcies or insolvencies; the cooperation of joint venture partners; government regulations affecting Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates and operational requirements; liability or contract claims by or against operators/tenants; unanticipated difficulties and/or expenditures relating to future investments or acquisitions; environmental laws affecting Welltower's properties; changes in rules or practices governing Welltower's financial reporting; the movement of U.S. and foreign currency exchange rates and changes to U.S. and global monetary, fiscal or trade policies; Welltower's approach to artificial intelligence; Welltower's ability to maintain its qualification as a REIT; key management personnel recruitment and retention; geopolitical tensions or conflicts, such as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, and other risks described in Welltower's reports filed from time to time with the SEC. Welltower undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements.

Welltower Inc.

Financial Exhibits

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(in thousands)

June 30,

2026

2025

Assets

Real estate investments:

Land and land improvements

$                     7,235,877

$                     5,794,697

Buildings and improvements

57,960,485

46,583,039

Acquired lease intangibles

3,167,918

2,775,121

Real property held for sale, net of accumulated depreciation

374,477

108,925

Construction in progress

848,347

712,119

Less accumulated depreciation and intangible amortization

(11,533,470)

(11,673,306)

Net real property owned

58,053,634

44,300,595

Right of use assets, net

1,959,414

1,279,172

Real estate loans receivable, net of credit allowance

2,952,709

1,801,860

Net real estate investments

62,965,757

47,381,627

Other assets:

Investments in unconsolidated entities

2,001,632

1,964,267

Cash and cash equivalents

1,965,164

4,409,740

Restricted cash

132,000

113,771

Receivables and other assets

2,810,627

1,964,090

Total other assets

6,909,423

8,451,868

Total assets

$                   69,875,180

$                   55,833,495

Liabilities and equity

Liabilities:

Unsecured credit facility and commercial paper

$                                 —

$                                 —

Senior unsecured notes

14,295,101

13,448,881

Secured debt

3,431,152

2,522,222

Lease liabilities

1,994,551

1,335,647

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

2,490,804

1,980,444

Total liabilities

22,211,608

19,287,194

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

224,538

283,187

Equity:

Common stock

719,068

665,238

Capital in excess of par value

55,180,367

43,949,130

Treasury stock

(25,961)

(13,944)

Cumulative net income

12,207,243

10,656,569

Cumulative dividends

(21,244,723)

(19,190,453)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

(421,646)

(166,014)

Total Welltower Inc. stockholders' equity

46,414,348

35,900,526

Noncontrolling interests

1,024,686

362,588

Total equity

47,439,034

36,263,114

Total liabilities and equity

$                   69,875,180

$                   55,833,495

Welltower Inc.

Financial Exhibits

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenues:

Resident fees and services

$     2,984,891

$     1,971,044

$     5,765,822

$     3,835,574

Rental income

459,740

483,040

913,582

944,607

Interest income

77,369

62,057

148,298

124,547

Other income

22,586

32,103

68,810

66,603

Total revenues

3,544,586

2,548,244

6,896,512

4,971,331

Expenses:

Property operating expenses

2,150,123

1,514,711

4,205,543

2,977,101

Depreciation and amortization

737,764

495,036

1,360,516

980,905

Interest expense

181,914

141,157

374,629

286,119

General and administrative expenses

67,486

64,175

134,960

127,933

Loss (gain) on derivatives and financial instruments, net

—

(409)

—

(3,619)

Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt, net

1,984

—

2,711

6,156

Provision for loan losses, net

2,183

(1,113)

3,815

(3,120)

Impairment of assets

25,774

19,876

30,600

72,278

Other expenses

56,930

16,598

118,067

30,658

Total expenses

3,224,158

2,250,031

6,230,841

4,474,411

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and
other items

320,428

298,213

665,671

496,920

Income tax (expense) benefit

61,979

(1,053)

50,346

4,466

Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities

(17,969)

(7,392)

(19,655)

(6,129)

Gain (loss) on real estate dispositions and acquisitions of controlling
interests, net

98,537

14,850

518,937

66,627

Income (loss) from continuing operations

462,975

304,618

1,215,299

561,884

Net income (loss)

462,975

304,618

1,215,299

561,884

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)

17,973

2,730

41,625

2,039

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

$       445,002

$       301,888

$     1,173,674

$       559,845

Average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic

709,732

656,593

704,812

650,029

Diluted

737,956

668,140

732,137

661,004

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share:

Basic

$             0.63

$             0.46

$             1.67

$             0.86

Diluted(2)

$             0.61

$             0.45

$             1.63

$             0.85

Common dividends per share

$             0.74

$             0.67

$             1.48

$             1.34

(1) Includes amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.

(2) Includes adjustment to the numerator for income (loss) attributable to OP Units and DownREIT Units.

FFO Reconciliations

Exhibit 1

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

$       445,002

$      301,888

$    1,173,674

$      559,845

Depreciation and amortization

737,764

495,036

1,360,516

980,905

Impairments and losses (gains) on real estate dispositions and
acquisitions of controlling interests, net

(72,763)

5,026

(488,337)

5,651

Noncontrolling interests(1)

10,639

(6,256)

27,739

(15,724)

Unconsolidated entities(2)

33,011

30,023

62,609

60,237

NAREIT FFO attributable to common stockholders

1,153,653

825,717

2,136,201

1,590,914

Normalizing items, net(3)

26,445

31,472

110,564

53,452

Normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders

$    1,180,098

$      857,189

$    2,246,765

$    1,644,366

Average diluted common shares outstanding

737,956

668,140

732,137

661,004

Per diluted share data attributable to common stockholders:

Net income (loss)(4)

$             0.61

$            0.45

$             1.63

$             0.85

NAREIT FFO

$             1.56

$            1.24

$             2.92

$             2.41

Normalized FFO

$             1.60

$            1.28

$             3.07

$             2.49

Normalized FFO Payout Ratio:

Dividends per common share

$             0.74

$            0.67

$             1.48

$             1.34

Normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders per
share

$             1.60

$            1.28

$             3.07

$             2.49

Normalized FFO payout ratio

46 %

52 %

48 %

54 %

Other items:(5)

Net straight-line rent and above/below market rent amortization

$        (86,006)

$       (48,607)

$      (144,627)

$        (94,728)

Non-cash interest expenses(6)

12,292

12,441

25,857

25,310

Recurring cap-ex, tenant improvements and lease commissions(7)

(99,491)

(77,158)

(168,965)

(151,708)

Stock-based compensation(8)

15,264

12,668

32,477

27,311

(1) Represents noncontrolling interests' share of net FFO adjustments.

(2) Represents Welltower's share of net FFO adjustments from unconsolidated entities.

(3) See Exhibit 2.

(4) Includes adjustment to the numerator for income (loss) attributable to OP Units and DownREIT Units, where applicable.

(5) Amounts presented net of noncontrolling interests' share and including Welltower's share of unconsolidated entities.

(6) Excludes normalized foreign currency loss (gain) (see Exhibit 2).

(7) Reflects recurring cap-ex, tenant improvements and lease commissions on owned operational properties.

(8) Excludes normalized stock compensation expense related to the 2021 Special Performance Option Awards.

Normalizing Items

Exhibit 2

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Loss (gain) on derivatives and financial instruments, net

$               —

$            (409)

$               —

$        (3,619)

Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt, net

1,984

(1)

—

2,711

6,156

Provision for loan losses, net

2,183

(2)

(1,113)

3,815

(3,120)

Income tax benefits

(71,304)

(3)

(595)

(71,304)

(8,181)

Other impairment

—

604

—

604

Other expenses

56,930

(4)

16,598

118,067

30,658

Special incentive plan compensation

234

(5)

2,540

455

5,402

Casualty losses, net of recoveries

5,038

(6)

2,496

8,078

6,338

Foreign currency loss (gain)

3,298

(7)

(1,864)

372

(1,755)

Normalizing items attributable to noncontrolling interests and
unconsolidated entities, net

28,082

(8)

13,215

48,370

20,969

Net normalizing items

$        26,445

$        31,472

$       110,564

$        53,452

Average diluted common shares outstanding

737,956

668,140

732,137

661,004

Net normalizing items per diluted share

$            0.04

$            0.05

$            0.15

$            0.08

(1) Primarily related to the extinguishment of unsecured debt.

(2) Primarily related to adjustments to reserves for loan losses based upon our current assessment of expected credit losses in the portfolio.

(3) Primarily related to the partial release of valuation allowances.

(4) Primarily related to non-capitalizable transaction costs and legal fees.

(5) Primarily related to expenses recognized on the 2021 Special Performance Option Awards.

(6) Primarily relates to casualty losses net of any insurance recoveries.

(7) Primarily relates to foreign currency gains and losses related to accrued interest on intercompany loans and third party debt denominated in a foreign currency.

(8) Primarily relates to hypothetical liquidation at book value adjustments related to in substance real estate investments.

Outlook Reconciliation: Year Ending December 31, 2026

Exhibit 3

(in millions, except per share data)

Prior Outlook

Current Outlook

Low

High

Low

High

FFO Reconciliation:

Net income attributable to common stockholders

$         2,370

$         2,472

$          2,302

$          2,362

Impairments and losses (gains) on real estate dispositions and
acquisitions of controlling interests, net(1)

(576)

(576)

(545)

(545)

Depreciation and amortization(1)

2,669

2,669

2,845

2,845

NAREIT FFO attributable to common stockholders

4,463

4,565

4,602

4,662

Normalizing items, net(1,2)

84

84

111

111

Normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders

$         4,547

$         4,649

$          4,713

$          4,773

Diluted per share data attributable to common stockholders:

Net income

$           3.24

$           3.38

$            3.11

$            3.19

NAREIT FFO

$           6.10

$           6.24

$            6.21

$            6.29

Normalized FFO

$           6.21

$           6.35

$            6.36

$            6.44

Other items:(1)

Net straight-line rent and above/below market rent amortization

$          (299)

$          (299)

$           (341)

$           (341)

Non-cash interest expenses

57

57

50

50

Recurring cap-ex, tenant improvements and lease commissions(3)

(465)

(465)

(465)

(465)

Stock-based compensation

63

63

63

63

(1) Amounts presented net of noncontrolling interests' share and Welltower's share of unconsolidated entities.

(2) See Exhibit 2.

(3) Reflects recurring cap-ex, tenant improvements and lease commissions on owned operational properties.

SSNOI Reconciliation

Exhibit 4

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

June 30,

2026

2025

% growth

Net income (loss)

$               462,975

$                 304,618

Loss (gain) on real estate dispositions and acquisitions of controlling
interests, net

(98,537)

(14,850)

Loss (income) from unconsolidated entities

17,969

7,392

Income tax expense (benefit)

(61,979)

1,053

Other expenses

56,930

16,598

Impairment of assets

25,774

19,876

Provision for loan losses, net

2,183

(1,113)

Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt, net

1,984

—

Loss (gain) on derivatives and financial instruments, net

—

(409)

General and administrative expenses

67,486

64,175

Depreciation and amortization

737,764

495,036

Interest expense

181,914

141,157

Consolidated NOI

1,394,463

1,033,533

NOI attributable to unconsolidated investments(1)

37,785

26,069

NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests(2)

(10,944)

(13,531)

Pro rata NOI

1,421,304

1,046,071

Non-cash NOI attributable to same store properties

(41,721)

(40,863)

NOI attributable to non-same store properties

(572,672)

(315,738)

Currency and ownership adjustments(3)

(1,092)

1,044

Normalizing adjustments, net(4)

(5,324)

2,770

Same Store NOI (SSNOI)

$               800,495

$                 693,284

15.5 %

Seniors Housing Operating

584,770

485,303

20.5 %

Seniors Housing Triple-net

82,349

78,281

5.2 %

Outpatient Medical

26,945

26,305

2.4 %

Long-Term/Post-Acute Care

106,431

103,395

2.9 %

Total SSNOI

$               800,495

$                 693,284

15.5 %

(1) Represents Welltower's interests in joint ventures where Welltower is the minority partner.

(2) Represents minority partners' interests in joint ventures where Welltower is the majority partner.

(3) Includes where appropriate adjustments to reflect consistent property ownership percentages, to translate Canadian properties at a USD/CAD rate of 1.43 and to translate U.K.
properties at a GBP/USD rate of 1.23.

(4) Includes other adjustments described in the accompanying Supplement.

Reconciliation of SHO SS RevPOR Growth

Exhibit 5

(in thousands except SS RevPOR)

Three Months Ended

June 30,

2026

2025

Consolidated SHO revenues

$          2,995,336

$          1,975,732

Unconsolidated SHO revenues attributable to WELL(1)

58,835

51,947

SHO revenues attributable to noncontrolling interests(2)

(22,535)

(20,112)

SHO pro rata revenues(3)

3,031,636

2,007,567

Non-cash and non-RevPOR revenues on same store properties

(2,543)

(2,549)

Revenues attributable to non-same store properties

(1,206,058)

(333,704)

Currency and ownership adjustments(4)

(2,805)

(3,792)

SHO SS RevPOR revenues(5)

$          1,820,230

$          1,667,522

Average occupied units/month(6)

100,410

96,800

SHO SS RevPOR(7)

$                 6,059

$                 5,758

SS RevPOR YOY growth

5.2 %

(1) Represents Welltower's interests in joint ventures where Welltower is the minority partner.

(2) Represents minority partners' interests in joint ventures where Welltower is the majority partner.

(3) Represents SHO revenues at Welltower pro rata ownership.

(4) Includes adjustments to reflect consistent property ownership percentages and foreign currency exchange rates for properties in the U.K. and Canada.

(5) Represents SS SHO RevPOR revenues at Welltower pro rata ownership.

(6) Represents average occupied units for SS properties on a pro rata basis.

(7) Represents pro rata SS average revenues generated per occupied room per month.

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

Exhibit 6

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

June 30,

2026

Net income (loss)

$                             462,975

Interest expense

181,914

Income tax expense (benefit)

(61,979)

Depreciation and amortization

737,764

EBITDA

1,320,674

Loss (income) from unconsolidated entities

17,969

Stock-based compensation

15,498

Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt, net

1,984

Loss (gain) on real estate dispositions and acquisitions of controlling interests, net

(98,537)

Impairment of assets

25,774

Provision for loan losses, net

2,183

Other expenses

56,930

Casualty losses, net of recoveries

5,038

Adjusted EBITDA

$                          1,347,513

Total debt(1)

$                        18,218,544

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

(2,097,164)

Net debt

$                        16,121,380

Adjusted EBITDA annualized

$                          5,390,052

Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio

2.99x

(1) Amounts include unamortized premiums/discounts, other fair value adjustments and financing lease liabilities. Excludes operating lease liabilities related to ASC 842 of
$1,502,260,000 as of June 30, 2026.

Net Debt to Consolidated Enterprise Value

Exhibit 7

(in thousands, except share price)

June 30, 2026

June 30, 2025

Common shares outstanding

718,902

665,120

Period end share price

$                226.97

$                153.73

Common equity market capitalization

$       163,169,187

$       102,248,898

Total debt

$         18,218,544

$         16,079,566

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

(2,097,164)

(4,523,511)

Net debt

16,121,380

11,556,055

Noncontrolling interests(1)

1,249,224

645,775

Consolidated enterprise value

$       180,539,791

$       114,450,728

Net debt to consolidated enterprise value

8.9 %

10.1 %

(1) Includes all noncontrolling interests (redeemable and permanent) as reflected on our consolidated balance sheet.

SOURCE Welltower Inc.
2026-07-21 21:16 3mo ago
2026-07-21 14:55 3mo ago
Welltower čeká růst tržeb a FFO ve 2. čtvrtletí
WELL Welltower
FMP Stock News 78
Original source text
Key Takeaways WELL is expected to report Q2 revenues and normalized FFO growth on July 27 after market close.Senior housing demand, muted new supply and long-term leases may support Welltower's results.High interest expenses could weigh on Welltower, while investment and development efforts continue. Welltower, Inc. (WELL - Free Report) is slated to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 27, after market close. The quarterly results are likely to reflect year-over-year growth in revenues and normalized funds from operations (FFO) per share.

In the last reported quarter, this Toledo, OH-based healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) witnessed a normalized FFO per share of $1.47, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.45. Results reflected a rise in revenues on a year-over-year basis. The total portfolio same-store net operating income (SSNOI) increased year over year, driven by SSNOI growth in the senior housing operating (SHO) portfolio.

Over the preceding four quarters, Welltower’s normalized FFO per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate on all occasions, with the average beat being 2.52%. The graph below depicts this surprising history:

Factors at Play for WELLWelltower owns a diversified portfolio in the healthcare real estate industry across the major, high-growth markets of the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. During the second quarter, the company’s SHO portfolio is likely to have continued to benefit from an aging U.S. population and a rise in healthcare expenditure by this age cohort, which is usually higher than that of the general population. In addition, muted new supply is expected to have provided a favorable operating environment for this portfolio.

Further, Welltower’s long-term leases with its healthcare management companies or operators are anticipated to have led to stable revenue generation, boosting its top line.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly total revenues is pegged at $3.43 billion, suggesting an increase of 34.5% from the prior-year period’s reported number.

We expect WELL to have continued its investment and development activities during the to-be-reported quarter, supported by its solid balance sheet position and capital-recycling efforts.

WELL’s activities during the to-be-reported quarter were adequate to garner analysts’ confidence. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter normalized FFO per share has been revised a cent upward to $1.55 over the past month. The figure suggests an increase of 21.1% from the year-ago reported number.

However, high interest expenses are likely to have been a spoilsport for Welltower during the to-be-reported quarter.

What Our Quantitative Model Predicts for WELLOur proven model does not conclusively predict a surprise in terms of FFO per share for Welltower this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an FFO beat, which is not the case here.

Welltower currently has an Earnings ESP of -0.72% and carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are two stocks from the broader REIT industry — BXP, Inc. (BXP - Free Report) and Cousins Properties (CUZ - Free Report) — that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to report a surprise this quarter.

BXP, which is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 28, has an Earnings ESP of +0.18% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Cousins Properties is slated to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 30. CUZ has an Earnings ESP of +0.45% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO) — a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.
2026-07-13 18:47 3mo ago
2026-07-13 13:35 3mo ago
Welltower zvýšil NOI i celoroční výhled
WELL Welltower
FMP Stock News 78
Original source text
Welltower Today

$234.28 +2.69 (+1.16%)

As of 02:46 PM Eastern

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52-Week Range$155.33▼

$239.10Dividend Yield1.26%

P/E Ratio115.97

Price Target$234.72

The aging of America has made healthcare stocks an evergreen investment theme. It's also a reason for investors to consider looking at real estate investment trusts (REITs) focused on this area. REITs are commonly seen as vehicles for income-oriented investors.

Welltower Inc. NYSE: WELL is a great example. This is the world’s leading residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. 

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The company has a portfolio of over 2,500 senior and wellness housing communities spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. 

As of July 13, Welltower had a market cap of over $165 billion, over $100 billion larger than its closest rival, Ventas Inc. NYSE: VTR.

Senior Housing Demand Is Creating a Powerful Growth TailwindSince being interrupted in 2020 by a global pandemic, demand for senior housing has been surging, making REITs in this sector a solid choice for both growth and income.

WELL is up over 160% in the last five years and has delivered a total return (which includes its dividend) of over 230% in the last three years. There’s likely to be more growth ahead. The percentage of the population aged 80+ is expected to accelerate by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% between 2026 and 2030. That's up from the 1.8% CAGR between 2010 and 2025.

Welltower Inc. (WELL) Price Chart for Monday, July, 13, 2026

This is the shift that patient investors have been waiting on for over a decade. However, with the company having shown such strong growth, it’s fair for investors to wonder if this is a time to buy or wait for a better entry point.

Breaking Down the Numbers Behind Welltower StockIn terms of valuation metrics, REITs have their own language. Two terms matter most for Welltower: net operating income (NOI) and normalized funds from operations (NFFO).

Net Operating Income (NOI) measures how the buildings themselves are performing. Think of it as rent collected minus the cost of running the property (i.e., staff, utilities, maintenance, food service). It excludes corporate overhead, interest payments, and taxes. NOI answers a simple question: Is this real estate portfolio actually making money before any financial engineering happens on top of it?

Welltower's same-store NOI (a comparison using only properties owned during both periods, so acquisitions don't distort the picture) grew 16.4% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026. The senior housing segment alone grew 22.1%. This marked the 14th straight quarter of 20%-plus growth for that segment.

Normalized funds from operations (NFFO) is the REIT industry's substitute for "earnings per share." Regular net income assumes buildings lose value every year through depreciation, the same way a company would write down aging factory equipment.

But real estate often holds or gains value over time. NFFO adds depreciation back into net income, then strips out one-time items like gains from property sales, so investors can get a fair comparison from quarter to quarter.

Welltower reported NFFO of $1.47 per share in the first quarter, up 23% year-over-year. That's the growth rate management uses to justify the stock's premium. Full-year guidance was also raised, with the midpoint moving to $6.28 per share from $6.17.

REIT investors price the stock against NFFO instead. On that basis, Welltower trades closer to 30-40 times forward earnings, depending on where the stock sits. That's still a premium to healthcare REIT peers in the mid-teens to low-20s. Which means that investors have to be counting on enough growth to justify that premium.

How Housing Trends Could Affect Welltower StockWelltower's bet is that the 80-plus population boom starting later this decade will fill its buildings faster than new supply can be built. But that story assumes seniors will actually move into senior housing when the time comes. Research on aging in America suggests that's a more complicated transition than the demographic charts imply.

A Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies analysis found that most seniors want to age in place, and that the U.S. faces an acute shortage of housing options that let them do it, whether that means staying in an existing home or moving to something smaller within their own community.

That distinction matters. "Aging in place" doesn't automatically mean senior housing—often it means retrofitting a current home or downsizing nearby, not relocating into a managed community.

AARP's 2024 national survey backs this up with numbers: 75% of adults 50 and older want to stay in their current homes as they age, and 73% want to stay in their communities specifically. Cost is the biggest obstacle. Nearly half of respondents expect to move eventually for financial reasons, driven primarily by rising mortgage or rent payments, maintenance costs, and property taxes.

Higher Mortgage Rates Are Slowing Senior Housing MovesMillions of older homeowners are sitting on mortgage rates locked in below 4% from the pandemic-era low-rate window. Selling that home to finance a move into senior housing means giving up a historically cheap mortgage payment for market-rate financing on whatever comes next. Even if the new living arrangement itself doesn't require a mortgage, the psychological and financial "sunk cost" of an ultra-cheap rate makes staying put feel safer.

Roughly half of homeowners with mortgages are sitting on rates far enough below current market levels that moving has become financially irrational. That dynamic has kept existing home sales running near 1990s-era volumes despite full employment and rising household income. It's a market where staying put pays.

However, there are early signs that this is loosening. Real estate agents surveyed in Spring 2026 reported that mortgage rate lock-in is becoming less of a factor in sellers' decisions, with sellers increasingly listing due to life circumstances rather than timing the market. But even an aggressive round of Fed rate cuts would likely leave the rate gap for the median locked-in borrower wider than 200 basis points. 

Why Both Bulls and Bears Have a Case on WelltowerFor Welltower, this cuts two ways. The bear case: if seniors and their families delay a move because selling the family home feels like giving up cheap financing, occupancy gains could arrive more slowly than the demographic math implies.

The bull case: once a move becomes unavoidable (e.g., health decline, widowhood, a fall), the lack of affordable, accessible alternative housing pushes more of that unavoidable demand toward professionally operated senior housing rather than a DIY solution like an in-law suite or home retrofit, because those alternatives are themselves scarce and expensive to build.

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2026-06-29 19:12 3mo ago
2026-06-29 13:41 3mo ago
Welltower zvýšil same-store NOI o 16,4 %, akcie rostou
WELL Welltower
FMP Stock News 78
Original source text
Key Takeaways WELL's SHO portfolio benefited from strong demand, lifting first-quarter 2026 SSNOI 16.4% year over year. WELL closed $3.3B of investments in Q1 2026 and has $7.2B more closed or under contract after quarter-end.WELL had $11.1B of liquidity and used free cash flow to repay $700M of senior notes after quarter-end. Shares of Welltower (WELL - Free Report) have gained 20.9% in the past six months, outperforming the industry’s 12.4% upside.

The healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) holds a diversified mix of healthcare real estate assets across the United States, Canada and the U.K. As populations age and senior healthcare spending rises, its seniors housing operating (SHO) portfolio is well positioned to benefit from growing demand.

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Let us decipher the possible factors behind the surge in the stock price of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company.

Welltower continues to benefit from a demand backdrop, supported by an aging population and muted new supply, which have kept occupancy recovery and pricing power intact across the SHO portfolio. Its first-quarter 2026 results reflected total portfolio same-store net operating income (SSNOI) year-over-year growth of 16.4%, driven by 22.1% increase in the SHO portfolio.

Welltower’s investment strategy remains focused on adding seniors housing assets in high-growth markets while expanding operator and geographic diversification. In the first quarter of 2026, the company closed $3.3 billion of pro rata gross investments and, after quarter-end, closed or is under contract to close an additional $7.2 billion of pro rata gross investments.

Welltower is recycling capital into seniors housing and simplifying the portfolio. The outpatient medical portfolio disposition remains a key source of proceeds, with 60 properties sold in the first quarter of 2026 for a total sales price of $1.38 billion. Total cash proceeds from real estate dispositions were $1.72 billion in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a mix of outpatient medical, triple-net and seniors housing asset sales. Management’s 2026 guidance framework contemplates $4.3 billion of dispositions, which should continue to provide funding capacity for reinvestment.

Welltower’s recent acquisitions have increased exposure to seniors housing in the United States, the U.K. and Canada. Subsequent to quarter-end, on April 1, 2026, Welltower completed the previously announced Amica Senior Lifestyles acquisition in Canada for a pro rata purchase price of C$4.1 billion. The Barchester acquisition, which continues to add both SHO and triple-net assets in the U.K., contributed $238.8 million of revenues in in the first quarter of 2026, while the HC-One acquisition, which added 282 U.K. senior housing properties, contributed $289.1 million in the same quarter. These transactions expand the company’s scale across high-quality portfolios and are expected to support longer-term NOI growth.

Welltower has a healthy balance sheet position and ample liquidity to support continued investment activity. As of March 31, 2026, it had $11.1 billion of available liquidity. Subsequent to quarter-end, the company repaid $700 million of senior unsecured notes at maturity in April 2026 using free cash flow.

Given the above-mentioned factors, we believe the stock’s rising trend is expected to continue in the near term.

Key Risks for WELLA competitive landscape in the senior housing market and tenant concentration in its outpatient medical portfolio are likely to hurt Welltower. Sustained higher interest expenses can weigh on FFO growth.

Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are Cousins Properties (CUZ - Free Report) and Prologis (PLD - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CUZ’s 2026 FFO per share is pegged at $2.95, which indicates year-over-year growth of 3.87%.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLD’s full-year FFO per share is pinned at $6.17, which calls for an increase of 6.20% from the year-ago period.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents FFO, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.