Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Ventas Inc. (VTR) trades at $86.91, up 25.6% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $66.93 to $101.60; the price is 14.5% below that high. It sits 1.3% above its 200-day average of $85.82, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 11.1% annualized, which we rate low risk. It has a trailing P/E of 158.0 and a dividend yield of 2.39%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Ventas Inc. (VTR) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/vtr
Where it trades today
trading 58% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Financing conditions, occupancy, and asset repricing are the main levers behind upside or downside from here.
- VTR trades at 158.0x earnings, well above the real estate average of 35.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 11.1%, below the sector norm of 20.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- Relative performance versus PLD, EQIX matters here because leadership inside real estate rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- VTR is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in VTR.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as PLD, EQIX start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for VTR come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Real Estate so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as PLD, EQIX.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for VTR. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as PLD, EQIX.
What Ventas Inc. does
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. Ventas aims to deliver outsized performance by leveraging its operational expertise, data-driven insights from its Ventas OITM platform, extensive relationships and strong financial position. The Ventas portfolio also includes outpatient medical buildings,…
Employees
542
Industry
REIT - Healthcare Facilities
Headquarters
Chicago, United States
What analysts expect
VTR carries a buy consensus from 22 analysts, with an average price target of $101.82 versus $86.91 today (+17.2%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
VTR generated $6.42B in trailing revenue (21.7% year over year), with a 4.1% net margin, and $1.49B of free cash flow, against $12.72B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.83B | $2.41B | $857.52M | $251.38M | $0.55 | $1.00B |
| 2024 | $4.92B | $2.10B | $681.23M | $81.15M | $0.20 | $725.78M |
| 2023 | $4.50B | $1.94B | $415.51M | -$40.97M | -$0.10 | $476.87M |
| 2022 | $4.13B | $1.85B | $483.85M | -$47.45M | -$0.12 | $666.09M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in real estate
REITs and real estate companies offering income through property investments.
The companies it competes with
VTR beside the real estate names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 5.0% below its 50-day average and 1.3% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 36 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $87.60 (+0.8%), the nearest floor $85.60 (-1.5%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is VTR a good buy right now?
Ventas Inc. trades at 158.0x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Low based on 11.1% volatility.
Does VTR pay dividends?
Yes, Ventas Inc. offers a dividend yield of 2.39%. That is roughly $2.08 per share a year.
How volatile is VTR?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 11.1% and beta of 0.72, VTR is classified as Low risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for VTR?
The average analyst price target for Ventas Inc. (VTR) is $101.82 based on 22 analyst estimates, about 17.2% above the current price of $86.91. The published range runs from $90.00 to $113.00.
How much revenue does VTR generate?
Ventas Inc. reported $6.42B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 21.7% year over year. Net margin sits at 4.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare VTR with anything
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