Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, Welltower Inc. (WELL) trades at $221.12, up 27.8% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $163.75 to $255.20; the price is 13.4% below that high. It is 13.4% below its all-time high of $255.20, reached in July 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +339.5%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 3.0% above its 200-day average of $214.60, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 15.9% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 99.2 and a dividend yield of 1.54%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Welltower Inc. (WELL) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/well
Where it trades today
trading 63% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Welltower Inc. (WELL) is 13.4% below its all-time high of $255.20, reached in July 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +339.5%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
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 99.2x 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 15.9%, below the sector norm of 20.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- WELL remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 13.4% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
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.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- 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: Oct 8, 2026, 10:10 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- 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 $262.05 versus $221.12 today (+18.5%). 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.
Which ETFs hold it
WELL is in 7 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in VNQ: 8.72% of the fund, holding #2 of 140.
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
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 5.6% below its 50-day average and 3.0% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 33 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $227.11 (+2.7%), the nearest floor $215.32 (-2.6%).
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 WELL a good investment in 2026?
Welltower Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 99.2, with medium volatility (15.9% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.
What is the risk level of WELL?
Based on 30-day volatility of 15.9%, WELL has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.75 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does WELL pay dividends?
Yes, Welltower Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.54%.
How far is WELL from its all-time high?
Welltower Inc. is 13.4% below its all-time high of $255.20, reached in July 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +339.5%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold WELL?
7 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Welltower Inc.. The largest weights: VNQ (8.72%), VUG (0.47%), SPY (0.25%), IVV (0.25%) and VOO (0.25%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is WELL?
0.25%, as of August 31, 2026: WELL is holding #72 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $2.52 in Welltower Inc..
What is the analyst price target for WELL?
The average analyst price target for Welltower Inc. (WELL) is $262.05 based on 22 analyst estimates, about 18.5% above the current price of $221.12. 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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