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VTR·Ventas, Inc.

$83.85
+0.31 (+0.37%)
Overnight$84.07+0.22 (+0.26%)
High
$84.43
Open
$84.41
Market Cap
44.12B
52W High
$102.25
Low
$83.06
P. Close
$83.85
P/E
167.94
52W Low
$67.80
Fwd P/E
106.14
DailyIQ Est.
$103.31
Inst. Ownership
53.2%
Short Interest
3.14%
Days to Cover
3.9
Div. Yield
2.43%
Next Ex-Div
~Dec 30
Technical Score (1D)
27
BEARISH
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
On Oct 13, Ventas announced that it is targeting up to 17 % growth in operating income for the fiscal year and has increased its acquisition budget to $3 billion. The company said its senior‑housing portfolio and other real‑estate assets have shown high occupancy and strong cash flow, which underpins confidence in the new guidance. Management explained that the expanded budget is intended to accelerate growth through strategic acquisitions and development projects. The announcement signals a significant upside to investors’ expectations for the company’s performance.
LOW TARGET
$90 +7.3%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$101 +20.4%
12 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$113 +34.8%
15 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$90.00 - $113.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
7/15/5/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$103.31 (+23.2%)
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Healthcare Facilities
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
VTR
Description
Ventas, Inc. is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on properties that support the needs of an aging population. The company's core business centers around a portfolio of roughly 1,400 properties across North America and the United Kingdom, including a substantial number of senior housing communities. Ventas provides essential services within the "longevity economy," offering environments designed to promote the well-being of its residents. Beyond senior housing, the portfolio also encompasses outpatient medical facilities, research centers, and other healthcare-related properties. Ventas leverages its operational expertise, data-driven insights, and strong industry relationships to deliver value, underpinned by a commitment to excellence and a mission to improve the lives of its residents.
Bought (1Y)
2,500 shares
$197K
Sold (1Y)
1,152 shares
$104K
Martino Roxanne M-
Award/Grant18.324 shares2026-10-06
Smith Maurice S-
Award/Grant18.324 shares2026-10-06
Sayed LauridaSVP, Chief Accounting Officer
Award/Grant4,301 shares2026-10-05
LUSTIG MATTHEW J-
Award/Grant447.868 shares2026-10-01
Martino Roxanne M-
Award/Grant582.229 shares2026-10-01
68/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
4.5%
Revenue CAGR
12.1%
Debt / Equity
1.04x
Return on Equity
2.1%
Earnings Summary
Ventas, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that focuses on healthcare‑related properties, notably senior housing communities, outpatient medical facilities, and research centers, serving the aging population across North America and the United Kingdom. In the REIT‑Healthcare Facilities sector, the company’s portfolio of roughly 1,400 assets underpins its long‑term cash‑flow generation and dividend stability. Over the last four quarters, Ventas has delivered consistent revenue growth, rising from $1.287B in Q4 2024 to $1.729B in Q2 2026, a 34% year‑over‑year increase, while EPS has accelerated from $0.13 in Q4 2024 to $0.97 in Q2 2026, reflecting improved operating margins and higher senior‑housing revenue. The company has beaten analyst estimates in each of the last four quarters, with EPS beats ranging from 0.02 to 0.86 cents above guidance and revenue beats in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. Historically, Ventas has maintained a steady upward trajectory in both revenue and EPS, with a 12% YoY revenue growth in 2025 and a 15% YoY EPS growth in 2026, underscoring a resilient business model even as occupancy and rent collection remain key risk drivers. Recent news highlights a routine earnings announcement for Q3 2026 and ongoing valuation scrutiny, with analysts noting that the REIT’s high multiples hinge on stable cash flows; however, the Q2 2026 earnings beat and 32% senior‑housing revenue growth reinforce a stronger operating profile that could temper discount concerns.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.09$0.21$0.51$0.81$1.11Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.11 - -
Q2'26$0.11$0.97+781.8%
Q1'26$0.10$0.94+840.0%
Q4'25$0.08$0.89+949.5%
Q3'25$0.05$0.12+141.9%
Q2'25$0.14$0.15+10.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.4B$1.5B$1.6B$1.7B$1.8BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.8B - -
Q2'26$1.7B$1.7B+2.0%
Q1'26$1.6B$1.7B+5.1%
Q4'25$1.5B$1.6B+2.9%
Q3'25 - $1.5B -
Q2'25 - $1.4B -

Market Data

VTR Stock Snapshot

BEARISH27/100
$84.07+$0.22 (0.3%)
Market cap
44.12B
P/E ratio
167.9
Day range
$83.06 – $84.43
News sentiment
64/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$101.00 (+20.1%)
Consensus
Buy · 29 analysts
52-week range+24.0% off low · -17.8% from high
$67.80$102.25
Price $84.07 DailyIQ Est. $103.31

VTR's technical picture is under pressure, with momentum working against price. Sector peers are worth watching - large caps in Real Estate tend to move together on rotation.

Behaviour On Record

What VTR's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
18.5% 32nd pct
Below its peak
-18.4%
vs 200-day average
-4.6%
Up days (1y)
53%

Ventas, Inc. is currently running 18.5% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against VTR's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 32nd percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 21.6%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

VTR is trading -18.4% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -24.3%, and the deepest was -73.0% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -4.6% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 28th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year VTR closed higher on 53% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, VTR finished the month higher 6 of 13 times, with a median return of -1.1% and an average of -0.2%. Its strongest month historically has been April at +4.1% on average, its weakest March at -3.3%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: VTR has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 101 of 3,266 sessions (3.1% of the time), with the largest gaps running +8.2% and -6.9%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, VTR moved an average of 4.4% in the session after earnings, closing higher 2 of those 3 times, with a median move of +3.0% and a largest of -5.9%.

All figures computed from 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-14 and 2026-10-09, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against VTR's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of VTR's sector?

Ventas, Inc. sits in the Real Estate sector, currently ranked 11th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#11 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
27

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for VTR?

CallsPuts

For Ventas, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.44), with at-the-money implied volatility around 62.9%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±5.2% move by that expiry — a range of about $79.54–$88.30.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.44
ATM implied volatility
62.9%
Total open interest
2,834
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±5.2% ($79.54–$88.30)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on VTR?

Barclays most recently reiterated its rating on Ventas, Inc. to Equal-Weight on Oct 13, 2026 with a price target of $91 (from $102). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Barclays — Equal-Weight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 13, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$102 → $91
Sep 21, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$101 → $100
Sep 2, 2026ScotiabankMaintainedSector Perform$93 → $95
Sep 1, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$96 → $104
Aug 31, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$99 → $102
Aug 14, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$98 → $99
Aug 11, 2026BMO CapitalMaintainedOutperform$105 → $107
Aug 4, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$100 → $110
Jul 31, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$97 → $102
Jul 22, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$98 → $104
Jul 7, 2026BarclaysInitiatedOverweight → Equal-Weight$99
Jul 1, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$95 → $96

Peers & ETF holders

VTR peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

64/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Ventas announced a new operating income growth target of up to 17% for the fiscal year and increased its acquisition budget to $3 billion. The company cited a robust portfolio of senior housing and other real estate assets that have shown high occupancy and strong cash flow. The expanded budget is intended to accelerate growth through strategic acquisitions and development projects. Management highlighted confidence in market conditions and the company’s ability to deploy capital efficiently. The guidance signals a significant upside to investors’ expectations for the company’s performance.
What did this article say?
Ventas (VTR) was highlighted as a compelling dividend stock for income investors. The Chicago‑based senior housing REIT currently distributes $0.52 per share, yielding 2.56%. Analysts noted that the dividend contribution is a significant portion of long‑term returns for investors focused on cash flow. The stock’s price movement this year was modest, rising 5.14%. The piece emphasized the stability and attractiveness of VTR’s dividend strategy for yield‑seeking portfolios.
What did this article say?
Ventas (VTR) noted that the aging baby‑boomer cohort is rapidly reaching age 80 while new senior housing construction has nearly stalled, creating a supply‑demand imbalance. The company highlighted that over a thousand new starts occurred this quarter against two million people turning 80 in 2026, suggesting future rental income growth. Despite a rough September that saw a decline in the company’s share price, the long‑term demographic trend is expected to strengthen pricing power for senior housing assets. The outlook indicates a moderate, material upside for Ventas as demand continues to outpace limited supply.
What did this article say?
Ventas, Inc. announced that its third quarter 2026 earnings will be released on October 27, 2026, followed by a conference call on October 28, 2026. The company provided dial‑in details and indicated that a replay of the call would be available for 30 days. The announcement was routine, providing investors with the timing of the earnings release and call but offering no new financial guidance or performance updates.
What did this article say?
Evercore ISI Group analyst Steve Sakwa has lowered Ventas’ (VTR) price target from $101 to $100 while keeping an Outperform rating. The modest cut signals a slight reassessment of upside potential, reflecting concerns about valuation relative to earnings growth. The change is incremental and likely to have a modest impact on short‑term sentiment.
What did this article say?
Ventas (VTR) continues to appeal to income investors with a solid dividend yield of 2.37% and an annualized dividend of $2.08, up 8.3% from last year. The REIT’s dividend growth over the past five years remains consistent, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable income generator. While the stock’s price has risen 13.35% year‑to‑date, there is no indication of a forthcoming dividend hike or new strategic initiative that would materially alter its valuation.
What did this article say?
Ventas, Inc. (VTR) has outperformed the broader real‑estate sector, rising 5.2% over the past three months versus a 5.1% decline in XLRE, and 29.6% over the past year versus 1.8% for the ETF. The REIT’s stock remains above its 200‑day moving average but below its 50‑day average, indicating a mild short‑term headwind. On July 29, VTR released Q2 2026 earnings that exceeded expectations, supporting the positive trend and suggesting continued resilience in its senior housing and life‑science portfolios.
What did this article say?
Jefferies analyst Joe Dickstein upgraded Ventas (VTR) to a Buy, citing stronger earnings outlook and improved margin dynamics. The brokerage raised its price target to $102, reflecting a bullish view on the company’s growth prospects. This upgrade signals confidence in VTR’s ability to capture market share in the telecommunications sector, potentially supporting the stock’s valuation.

Technical Analysis

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27
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $23.71B combined position · 15 adding, 10 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy75,948,00314.47%$5.88B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell55,781,96810.63%$4.95B2026-08-07
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy43,693,9058.33%$3.90B2026-08-12
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell26,246,5315.00%$2.33B2026-08-13
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy14,008,3602.67%$1.24B2026-08-12
Capital World Investors▲ Buy11,665,9692.22%$1.04B2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy7,885,7941.50%$700.26M2026-08-13
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy6,784,3881.29%$602.45M2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy5,332,5951.02%$473.53M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▼ Sell4,993,1790.95%$443.39M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy4,749,4070.90%$421.75M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy4,396,3440.84%$390.40M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy2,957,1030.56%$260.17M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy2,095,5690.40%$186.09M2026-08-03
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy1,434,0260.27%$127.34M2026-09-02
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▲ Buy1,363,3000.26%$121.06M2026-08-14
Janus Henderson Group plc▼ Sell1,219,0290.23%$99.67M2026-05-18
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▼ Sell1,106,7140.21%$98.28M2026-08-13
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell1,016,0780.19%$83.09M2026-08-14
Prudential Financial Inc▼ Sell801,5940.15%$71.18M2026-08-12
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy728,4290.14%$64.68M2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy660,3100.13%$58.64M2026-08-14
Two Sigma Investments, LP▼ Sell646,3940.12%$57.40M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell621,6520.12%$55.20M2026-08-13
Renaissance Technologies LLC▼ Sell617,7610.12%$54.86M2026-08-13
Q2 2026 flow:17.22M sh bought ($1.53B)6.89M sh sold ($610.80M)net +10.33M sh (+$922.41M)
Congressional Trading Activity
3 disclosed trades · ~$24.0K est. traded value · 1 buys, 2 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-01-092026-02-13
Patty MurraySenateWA▼ Sell$1K - $15K2017-06-152017-06-22