Where it trades today
trading 71% 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.
- WELL trades at 103.1x 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 14.1%, 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
- WELL is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside real estate than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- 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 WELL.
- 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 WELL 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 WELL. Last refresh: Sep 21, 2026, 11:46 AM.
- 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 Welltower Inc. does
Welltower Inc., 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. Their portfolio of 2,500+ seniors and wellness housing communities are positioned at the intersection of housing and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults. They believe our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro markets with stunning built environments. Yet, Welltower is an unusual real estate organization as they view themselves as an operating company in a real estate wrapper, driven by highly aligned partnerships and an unconventional…
Employees
712
Industry
REIT - Healthcare Facilities
Headquarters
Toledo, United States
What analysts expect
WELL carries a buy consensus from 22 analysts, with an average price target of $262.23 versus $228.87 today (+14.6%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
WELL generated $12.76B in trailing revenue (39.1% year over year), with a 12.1% net margin, and $2.76B of free cash flow, against $17.76B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.67B | $4.18B | $355.17M | $936.85M | $1.41 | $2.85B |
| 2024 | $7.85B | $3.02B | $1.15B | $951.68M | $1.58 | $2.20B |
| 2023 | $6.48B | $2.53B | $940.45M | $340.09M | $0.66 | $1.55B |
| 2022 | $5.78B | $2.22B | $746.22M | $141.21M | $0.31 | $1.30B |
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
WELL beside the real estate names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Welltower Inc. trades at $228.87, 10.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.76, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is WELL a good buy right now?
Welltower Inc. trades at 103.1x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Low based on 14.1% volatility.
Does WELL pay dividends?
Yes, Welltower Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.49%. That is roughly $3.41 per share a year.
How volatile is WELL?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 14.1% and beta of 0.76, WELL is classified as Low risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for WELL?
The average analyst price target for Welltower Inc. (WELL) is $262.23 based on 22 analyst estimates, about 14.6% above the current price of $228.87. The published range runs from $219.00 to $292.00.
How much revenue does WELL generate?
Welltower Inc. reported $12.76B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 39.1% year over year. Net margin sits at 12.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare WELL with anything
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