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Welltower Stock Jumps 5% in Premarket After Strong Q2 Results and Higher FFO Guidance

Welltower (NYSE: WELL) shares climbed about 5% in premarket trading after the healthcare REIT delivered strong second-quarter results, raised its full-year normalized FFO guidance, and announced a 15% increase in its quarterly dividend.

The company reported normalized funds from operations (FFO) of $1.60 per diluted share, up 25% from a year earlier. Net income came in at $0.61 per diluted share, while total portfolio same-store net operating income (SSNOI) increased 15.5%, driven by a 20.5% gain in its Seniors Housing Operating portfolio. Organic same-store revenue in the seniors housing business rose 9.2%, supported by higher occupancy and stronger revenue per occupied room.

Welltower also demonstrated continued strength in capital deployment. Year-to-date, the company has closed or placed under contract $15.5 billion of investments while completing $3.6 billion of property dispositions. At quarter-end, net debt to adjusted EBITDA stood at just 2.99x, and the company maintained approximately $9.5 billion of available liquidity, underscoring its strong balance sheet.

Management raised its 2026 normalized FFO guidance to a range of $6.36 to $6.44 per share from the previous range of $6.21 to $6.35. Although the company modestly lowered its GAAP net income outlook due to transaction-related items, investors focused on the higher recurring cash flow outlook, which is the primary valuation metric for REITs.

Adding to the positive sentiment, Welltower's board approved a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.85 per share, reflecting management's confidence in the durability of future cash flow growth.

The combination of robust operating performance, accelerating growth in seniors housing, increased full-year FFO guidance, and a sizable dividend increase appears to be driving the strong premarket rally, reinforcing investor confidence in Welltower's position as one of the leading healthcare REITs.
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European Investor 07-28-26
Welltower announced the closing of an amended $6.25 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility, expanding and extending its previous credit line while improving borrowing costs.

The refinancing extends the company’s debt maturity profile and includes two tranches: a $4.25 billion facility maturing in March 2030 and a $2.0 billion facility maturing in July 2029, each with options for two six-month extensions. Based on current credit ratings, borrowings under the facility will carry an interest rate of 67.5 basis points above SOFR with a 12.5 basis-point annual facility fee.

At the same time, Welltower repaid an existing $1 billion U.S. dollar term loan and a $250 million Canadian dollar term loan using cash on hand. The company said the upsized credit line increases its total available credit capacity to about $7.5 billion and provides additional liquidity to support investment and growth opportunities in its seniors housing portfolio.
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European Investor 03-10-26
Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) and Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) have announced a strategic data science partnership to expand the application of AI in real estate investing.

Under the agreement, Public Storage will license bespoke capital allocation models from Welltower’s data science platform, which leverages machine learning, deep learning, and AI to identify high risk-adjusted return opportunities across acquisitions, developments, and dispositions. The models are designed to accelerate deal timelines and improve capital deployment precision at the micro-market level.

In return, Public Storage will share its operational data science capabilities — including revenue management, demand forecasting, and customer analytics — to enhance Welltower’s operating performance through its Welltower Business System.

Both companies said the collaboration leverages decades of proprietary asset-level data to create a durable information advantage and drive faster, analytics-driven capital allocation and long-term per-share value growth.
Business Wire
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European Investor 03-03-26
Welltower Launches $7.5 Billion At-the-Market Equity Offering Program

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) announced that it has entered into a new equity distribution agreement allowing the company to sell up to $7.5 billion in common stock through a syndicate of major investment banks acting as sales agents and forward sellers. The new program replaces its prior equity distribution agreement from March 2025.

Under the agreement, Welltower may also enter into forward sale transactions with affiliated forward purchasers, giving the company flexibility to issue shares at future dates. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment and acquisitions.

In addition, Welltower filed two prospectus supplements with the SEC: one covering the resale of 1.18 million shares issued in recent property acquisitions and another registering up to 4.54 million shares that may be issued if certain holders of Welltower OP LLC units choose to redeem their interests.

Welltower continues to expand its portfolio of senior housing, post-acute care, and medical office properties across North America and the UK.
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WS Investor 10-28-25

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Global Finance News 10-09-25
Welltower Provides Business Update on July 28, 2025

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL), a leading healthcare real estate investment trust, issued a business update highlighting developments across its senior and wellness housing communities in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.

The update emphasizes Welltower’s focus on integrating healthcare, housing, and hospitality to support older adults and outpatient medical services. Backed by its Data Science and Business Systems platforms, Welltower continues to prioritize long-term per-share growth and value creation. The full update is available at welltower.com.
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The Investor 07-29-25
Welltower issues business update

Welltower Inc. announced the release of a business update on April 28, 2025, which is available through its website. The company, a leading healthcare infrastructure and residential wellness real estate firm, highlighted its portfolio of over 1,500 seniors and wellness housing communities across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Welltower emphasized its unique positioning at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, underpinned by its data-driven operating platform and strategic approach to capital allocation.

The company reiterated its commitment to long-term growth and value creation for investors, driven by superior operating results and a culture centered around relationships and innovation. Welltower also noted that the business update contains forward-looking statements, cautioning investors about the potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from expectations.
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WS Investor 04-28-25
Welltower reports first quarter 2025 results

Welltower reported first quarter 2025 net income attributable to common stockholders of $0.40 per diluted share and normalized funds from operations (FFO) of $1.20 per diluted share, reflecting an 18.8% increase year-over-year. The company achieved total portfolio same store net operating income (SSNOI) growth of 12.9%, led by a 21.7% surge in its Seniors Housing Operating (SHO) portfolio. Investments during the quarter totaled $2.8 billion, including acquisitions, loan funding, and development projects, while liquidity improved to approximately $8.6 billion. Additionally, S&P and Moody’s upgraded Welltower’s credit ratings to "A-" and "A3," respectively.

The company updated its 2025 guidance, raising its normalized FFO outlook to a range of $4.90 to $5.04 per diluted share and projecting net income guidance between $1.70 and $1.84 per diluted share. Welltower also announced the acquisition of a C$4.6 billion portfolio of ultra-luxury seniors housing communities operated by Amica Senior Lifestyles, expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026. A dividend of $0.67 per share for the first quarter was declared, marking the 216th consecutive quarterly dividend by the company.
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WS Investor 04-28-25
Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) today announced it will release first quarter 2025 financial results after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, April 28, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. The Company's earnings release will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website.
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The Investor 04-02-25
Welltower Inc., an S&P 500 company specializing in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and a new website. This rebranding reflects a decade-long transformation from a healthcare real estate firm into a data-driven operating company.

CEO Shankh Mitra emphasized that Welltower has restructured its capital allocation, expanded its portfolio through $20 billion in targeted investments, and developed a leading data science and machine learning platform. The company has also strengthened its management contracts and implemented the Welltower Business System (WBS) to enhance operational efficiency.

Welltower manages over 1,500 senior and wellness housing communities across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, positioning itself at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality. The company's strategy focuses on long-term growth and value creation for investors, leveraging its unique corporate culture and regional densification approach.

The updated brand identity symbolizes Welltower’s evolution and future vision, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and resilience in the healthcare infrastructure sector.
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Global Finance News 03-07-25