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VTR · Price history
Price at last available close
$81.07
−$5.84 (-6.72%) 1M
2026-10-28
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Primary reporting period: 2025-12-31 · Research updated Oct 12, 2026. A research update is not a new financial filing.
Who they are
Ventas, Inc. is an S&P 500 company enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. With approximately 1,450 properties in North America and the United Kingdom, Ventas occupies an essential role in the longevity economy. The Company’s growth is fueled by its more than 900 senior housing communities, which provide valuable services to residents and enable them to thrive in supported environments.
How they make money
Ventas, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that generates revenue primarily by owning, managing, and leasing a diversified portfolio of healthcare and senior living properties. The company operates through a senior housing operating portfolio (SHOP) model, triple-net leased properties, and office buildings, while also managing third-party capital through its Ventas Investment Management platform.
Products & services
Ventas provides real estate solutions for the healthcare industry, including senior housing communities, medical office buildings, life science research facilities, and post-acute care centers.
Brands & revenue mix
No separate brand or brand-level revenue disclosure was confirmed in the reviewed sources. This does not mean the company has no brands.
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Calculated from reported segment revenue. Check the source period and revenue basis before comparing shares. Categories can overlap and may not add to 100%.
As of December 31, 2025, the company disclosed significant manager concentration within its SHOP segment, where 39 third-party managers operate 752 properties.
Suppliers, materials & equipment
Third-party property managers — The company engages 39 third-party managers to operate properties within its SHOP segment; specific supplier names are not disclosed.Source
Business relationships & partnerships
Ventas Investment Management (VIM) — A platform where Ventas partners with third-party institutional investors to invest in real estate through joint ventures and co-investment vehicles.Source
Competitors
Welltower Inc. — A major competitor in the healthcare REIT sector, focusing on senior housing and medical office properties.Source
Healthpeak Properties, Inc. — A competitor specializing in life science, medical office, and continuing care retirement communities.Source
Strengths
Diversified portfolio of high-quality healthcare real estate assetsSource
Strong institutional private capital management platformSource
Risks
Concentration of senior housing operating portfolio managersSource
Sensitivity to changes in healthcare regulations and government reimbursement policiesSource
Overall investment score · Quality, value, risk and opportunity
19
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Company Quality
How good is the actual business—regardless of today’s stock price?
33
Poor
Financial Strength
45
Business Quality / Moat
27
Management
13
Growth Quality
49
Risk / Durability
23
Weak Company · Expensive Stock
Uses financial strength, moat, management, growth quality and durability. It excludes share price, P/E, market cap, intrinsic value and margin of safety.
Opportunity
Opportunity Score · How does the current price compare with estimated value?
27
Avoid
Based on current valuation, company quality, recent trends, and available market signals.
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Model Outlook
12-month model · What does the model think happens next?
34/100
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Model Score 34/100 — estimates relative performance potential, distinct from the overall Wall Street Score and the separate Company Quality score.
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The quick read
The overall Wall Street Score is low across its combined quality, valuation and risk inputs. This can reflect an expensive share price, business weaknesses, or both; check Company Quality and the category breakdown before drawing a conclusion.
At today’s price, the WSS valuation framework currently reads as less attractive based on the available valuation and market data.
The model outlook is currently cautious.
What we like
No strong positive signal is being highlighted from the currently available summary data.
What to watch
•Elevated debt risk
•Valuation is a weaker part of the current profile
•Revenue fundamentals are weak
•Asset quality is a weaker factor
Company-specific research
Questions worth answering for VTR
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•Can VTR maintain its current revenue growth rate and improve the amount of that revenue that turns into earnings and cash?
•Is VTR's positive free cash flow repeatable, or is the current level being helped by temporary working-capital or spending changes?
•Is VTR's debt load manageable relative to cash generation, interest costs and upcoming maturities?
•What future growth or profitability would be needed to justify VTR's current valuation?
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Notices for VTR
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Dividend history reported
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Elevated debt risk
Total debt is at least one year of revenue • Interest coverage is below 2x • Cash covers less than 20% of total debt
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Potential upside factors
+Growth opportunities may come from revenue expansion, margin improvement, new products, market-share gains, and stronger cash flow.
+Diversified portfolio of high-quality healthcare real estate assets.
+Strong institutional private capital management platform.
+Positive free cash flow may provide capacity to invest in growth.
Potential downside factors
−Debt risk (elevated): Total debt is at least one year of revenue.
−Interest coverage is below 2x.
−Cash covers less than 20% of total debt.
−Concentration of senior housing operating portfolio managers.
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Scores
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Wall Street Score
Very Weak19/ 100
Weak (0–50)Fair (51–71)Strong (72+)
Debt
Fair
50
Debt Cost4.6%
Debt Reduction YoY3.8%
Debt / Equity1.06x
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Revenue
Poor
25
Revenue YoY10.4%
Revenue CAGR13.9%
Net Margin4.1%
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Asset
Poor
36
Asset Growth YoY5.4%
Liquidation/Share$32.88
Net Assets/MCap0.38x
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Capital
Poor
3
Earnings Yield0.6%
Buyback Yield0.0%
Debt Cost4.6%
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Management
Poor
13
ROIC2.9%
ROE1.8%
ROA0.9%
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Moat
Poor
27
EPS Growth35.7%
FCF/Share Growth1.3%
Rev/Share Growth4.2%
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Valuation
Poor
0
Intrinsic Value$18.11
Value Reference$10.86
MOS-359.5%
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Buffett
Poor
29
Revenue25
Moat27
Valuation0
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MOS
Poor
0
MOS %-359.5%
Value Reference$10.86
Deep Discount Reference$7.24
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Financial
Poor
15
Interest Coverage1.4x
ROIC2.9%
FCF Yield3.1%
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Master
Poor
12
Financial15
Valuation0
Debt50
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Resilience
Weak
40
Survival Years-1.2 yrs
Current Ratio0.96x
FCF Margin22.6%
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Score Changes
4 historical score records available
Previous Score
19
Oct 26, 2026
Change
+0.1
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Current Score
19
Oct 27, 2026
Category Changes
Revenue+0.1
Debt0
Assets+0.6
Capital+1.0
Management0
Moat0
Valuation0
Buffett+0.1
VTR increased 0.1 points because overall fundamentals improved.
Projected Score
Projected Score
20
Projected Change
+0.6 points
Preliminary comparable-period financial changes suggest improvement of approximately 0.6 points. This is a projected estimate, not the official WallStreetScore.
Monetary values in USD. Share counts in raw units.
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Revenue
$6.44B
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Cost of Revenue
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Gross Profit
-$166.5M
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Research & Development
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SG&A Expenses
$191.1M
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Operating Expenses
-$999.7M
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EBITDA
$2.48B
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Operating Income
$833.3M
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Interest Expense
$770.3M
$612.2M
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Income Before Tax
$227.5M
$247.4M
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Income Tax Expense
-$49.0M
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Net Income
$266.3M
$251.4M
$81.2M
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Basic EPS
$0.55
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Basic Shares
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Diluted Shares
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Estimated earnings date:A future estimated earnings date is not currently available.
Jun 30, 2026Q2FY2026
Revenue
$1.73B
Estimate unavailable.
Revenue Beat/Miss
Not available (no estimate stored)
EPS
$0.14
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EPS Beat/Miss
Not available (no estimate stored)
Debt Change
+2.8%
Cash Change
-67.6%
Margin Change
-0.5 pp
Debt and cash show percentage changes versus the comparison period; margin shows the change in percentage points (pp). These are company-wide changes, not per-share amounts.
Financial Changes Since Prior Period
What Weakened
Margins contracted
Cash position declined
Debt increased
Potential Score Impact
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Stored Earnings Analysis
Revenue increased 21.7%. EPS declined 6.7%. Cash declined 67.6%. Total debt increased 2.8%. Net income margin declined by 0.5 percentage points.
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