Top-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNYSE:WELL Welltower (WELL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Must-See: Elon’s New Invention is Absolutely Insane (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free WELL Stock Alerts $103.67 +1.52 (+1.49%) (As of 05/31/2024 08:51 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$102.05▼$104.0550-Day Range$88.31▼$103.6952-Week Range$72.83▼$104.05Volume7.07 million shsAverage Volume2.52 million shsMarket Capitalization$61.99 billionP/E Ratio127.99Dividend Yield2.35%Price Target$98.07 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Welltower alerts: Email Address Welltower MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.79 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.4% Downside$98.07 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.39% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.13Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.10Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth11.44%From $4.11 to $4.58 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.10 out of 5 starsFinance Sector329th out of 875 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry53rd out of 177 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWelltower has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.79, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageWelltower has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Welltower's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.39% of the outstanding shares of Welltower have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWelltower has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Welltower has recently decreased by 6.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWelltower pays a meaningful dividend of 2.39%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthWelltower has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Welltower is 301.23%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Welltower will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.28% next year. This indicates that Welltower will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Welltower's dividend. Previous Next 3.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWelltower has received a 46.16% net impact score from Upright. Welltower seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is driven by its "Real estate funds investing in residential care centers" and "Real estate funds investing in office buildings" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Welltower is -3.13. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWelltower has a news sentiment score of 1.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.76 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Welltower this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 13 people have searched for WELL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -7% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Welltower to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Welltower insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.12% of the stock of Welltower is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.80% of the stock of Welltower is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Welltower's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Welltower are expected to grow by 11.44% in the coming year, from $4.11 to $4.58 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Welltower is 127.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.00.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Welltower is 127.99, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 56.48.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWelltower has a PEG Ratio of 2.46. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWelltower has a P/B Ratio of 2.19. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Welltower's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyI’m afraid WWIII is a very real possibility As one top U.S. cyber official claims: This [tech] is “the most powerful weapon of our time.” That's also why I've produced this new film.Take a look. About Welltower Stock (NYSE:WELL)Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL), a REIT and S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. Welltower invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real estate and infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing and post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties.Read More WELL Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WELL Stock News HeadlinesJune 3 at 7:41 AM | prnewswire.comWelltower Raises 2024 Guidance and Issues Business UpdateJune 3 at 7:40 AM | prnewswire.comWelltower Board of Directors Approves 10% Increase in Quarterly Dividend to 67c per ShareJune 1 at 2:08 AM | americanbankingnews.comWelltower (NYSE:WELL) PT Raised to $111.00June 1 at 1:22 AM | americanbankingnews.comWelltower (NYSE:WELL) Reaches New 52-Week High After Analyst UpgradeMay 29, 2024 | msn.com7 Ways You Can Profit From the Baby Boomer Retirement WaveMay 20, 2024 | msn.com7 big Ohio companies saw more than 1% stock growth last weekMay 15, 2024 | benzinga.comUnpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in WelltowerMay 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWelltower Inc. (WELL)May 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBank of America Securities Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Welltower (WELL)May 6, 2024 | insidermonkey.com5 Biggest Real Estate Companies in the US in 2024May 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Real Estate Stocks: Macerich (MAC) and Welltower (WELL)May 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWelltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Welltower Inc Earnings CallMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWelltower Inc (WELL) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strong Growth and Strategic ...April 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed: Welltower’s Strong Q1 Performance and Raised FFO Guidance Signal Robust Growth PotentialApril 29, 2024 | investorplace.comWELL Stock Earnings: Welltower Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 29, 2024 | sfgate.comWelltower: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWelltower Inc. Reports Q1 2024 Earnings: A Detailed AnalysisApril 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comWelltower Issues Business UpdateApril 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comWelltower Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 29, 2024 | msn.comMorning Bid: Yen bounces from 160 per dollar in busy Fed-led weekApril 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWelltower is about to announce its earnings — here's what Wall Street expectsApril 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWelltower (WELL) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?April 20, 2024 | insidermonkey.com5 Largest Real Estate Companies in the WorldApril 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Real Estate Companies: Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR), Welltower (WELL) and Crown Castle (CCI)See More Headlines Receive WELL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Welltower and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/7 Dividend2/22/2024Dividend Payable3/07/2024Last Earnings4/29/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/22 Dividend5/10/2024Dividend Payable5/22/2024Today6/02/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/29/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustrySpecialized REITs Current SymbolNYSE:WELL CUSIP42217K10 CIK766704 Webwww.welltower.com Phone(419) 247-2800Fax419-247-2826Employees533Year Founded1970Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$98.07 High Stock Price Target$115.00 Low Stock Price Target$83.00 Potential Upside/Downside-5.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.79 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.81 Trailing P/E Ratio127.99 Forward P/E Ratio25.22 P/E Growth2.46Net Income$340.09 million Net Margins6.37% Pretax Margin6.53% Return on Equity1.77% Return on Assets1.04% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.50 Current Ratio3.83 Quick Ratio3.83 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$6.76 billion Price / Sales9.17 Cash Flow$3.22 per share Price / Cash Flow32.17 Book Value$47.24 per share Price / Book2.19Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares597,916,000Free Float597,199,000Market Cap$61.99 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.07 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Shankh S. Mitra (Age 43)CEO & Director Comp: $3.81MMr. Timothy G. McHugh (Age 38)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.86MMr. John F. Burkart (Age 60)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.64MMr. Matthew Grant McQueen J.D. (Age 51)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.25MMr. Nikhil ChaudhriExecutive VP & Chief Investment OfficerMr. Joshua T. Fieweger (Age 42)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Krishna SomaSenior Vice President of Corporate FinanceMark HernandezChief Technology OfficerMr. John OlympitisSenior VP & Head of Corporate DevelopmentMs. Pam ByrneSenior VP & Head of Human CapitalMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAmerican TowerNYSE:AMTPublic StorageNYSE:PSAExtra Space StorageNYSE:EXRWeyerhaeuserNYSE:WYVentasNYSE:VTRView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipPathway Financial Advisers LLCBought 818 shares on 5/29/2024Ownership: 0.000%Boston PartnersSold 357,809 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.220%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 76,225 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.020%PGGM InvestmentsSold 49,133 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.404%Cetera Advisors LLCBought 3,429 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.004%View All Institutional Transactions WELL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Welltower stock right now? 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Welltower in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WELL shares. View WELL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Welltower's stock price target for 2024? 14 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Welltower's shares. Their WELL share price targets range from $83.00 to $115.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $98.07 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 5.4%. View analysts price targets for WELL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WELL shares performed in 2024? Welltower's stock was trading at $90.17 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, WELL shares have increased by 15.0% and is now trading at $103.67. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Welltower's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 29th 2024. View our WELL earnings forecast. How were Welltower's earnings last quarter? Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) issued its earnings results on Monday, April, 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.94 by $0.72. The real estate investment trust earned $1.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.81 billion. Welltower had a net margin of 6.37% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.77%. The business's revenue was up 19.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.85 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Welltower pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Welltower? Welltower announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, April 29th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 13th will be given a dividend of $0.61 per share on Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a $2.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.35%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 10th. Read our dividend analysis for WELL. Is Welltower a good dividend stock? Welltower (NYSE:WELL) pays an annual dividend of $2.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.39%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 301.23%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, WELL will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.28% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WELL. What ETFs hold Welltower's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Welltower (NYSE:WELL) stock in their portfolio include iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), ETFB Green SRI REITs ETF (RITA), Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF (JRE), JPMorgan Realty Income ETF (JPRE), iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF (ICF), Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE), SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR) and First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund (FRI). What guidance has Welltower issued on next quarter's earnings? Welltower issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Monday, April, 29th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 4.020-4.150 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 4.060. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Shankh Mitra's approval rating as Welltower's CEO? 1 employees have rated Welltower Chief Executive Officer Shankh Mitra on Glassdoor.com. Shankh Mitra has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Shankh Mitra in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Welltower own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Welltower investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Ventas (VTR), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AbbVie (ABBV), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX). Who are Welltower's major shareholders? Welltower's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (14.92%), Capital International Investors (4.89%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.11%), Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (1.34%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.12%) and Centersquare Investment Management LLC (0.89%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Welltower? Shares of WELL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:WELL) was last updated on 6/3/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersDoes this make you sick?Allegiance GoldAlert: Your Bank is Dying – Act Now or Lose Everything!Priority GoldNext President (Not Trump. Not Biden.)The Freeport SocietyWrite this ticker symbol down…StocksToTradeTrump’s Gift Could Unleash $51 Billion in New WealthWealthpin ProMust-See: Elon’s New Invention is Absolutely InsaneInvestorPlaceHistoric Crash Could Wipe Away Your 401k (Govt Debt Explosion)Birch GoldPrepare for a Recession Unlike Any OtherAmerican Hartford Gold Group Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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