WELL
Welltower Board of Directors Approves 15% Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $0.85 per Share
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BUY- Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) announced that it expects to raise its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.85 per share beginning with the second quarter of 2026, following low double-digit increases to the dividend in each of the past two years.
- The Board approved the further mid-teens percentage increase to our dividend reflecting Welltower's low dividend payout ratio driven by strong cash flow per share growth in recent years and confidence regarding outsized levels of growth in the coming years supported by extraordinary balance sheet strength.
- The declaration and payment of any future dividend remains subject to further review and approval by the Board.
- Welltower's growth is expected to be meaningfully amplified by the digital transformation of our portfolio through the Welltower Business System, our end-to-end operating and technology platform, and expanding capital deployment opportunity set, even after completing approximately $11 billion of net investment activity in 2025 and $10.5 billion of closed or announced investment activity through the first four months of the year.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 37.5% | 25% | 85.0 ptsExcellent (37.5%) - Strong growth |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 42.5% | 25% | 100.0 ptsExceptional (42.5%) - Very high expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 15.8% | 20% | 60.0 ptsModerate Upside (15.8%) - Target: $239.11 vs Current: $206.48 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 21.0% | 15% | 40.0 ptsModerate (21.0%) - Adequate margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -6.9% | 15% | 20.0 ptsBarely a Dip (-6.9%) - Near recent highs |
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About WELL
- Welltower Inc. is a 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.
- Our portfolio of 2,000+ seniors and wellness housing communities are positioned at the intersection of housing and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults.
- We believe our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro markets with stunning built environments.
- Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as an operating company in a real estate wrapper, driven by highly aligned partnerships and an unconventional culture.
- Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our Data Science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System - our end-to-end operating platform - we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth for our existing investors, our North Star.
- Welltower Inc. was incorporated in 1970 and is based in Toledo, United States.