Welltower (WELL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$129.47 +0.74 (+0.58%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Welltower - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
9

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Welltower in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for WELL.

Consensus Price Target

$127.63
-1.43% Downside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Welltower, the average price target is $127.63. The highest price target for WELL is $155.00, while the lowest price target for WELL is $104.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.43% from the current price of $129.47.

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WELL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$127.63	$125.86	$115.38	$91.08
Forecasted Upside	-1.43% Downside	0.98% Upside	-11.31% Downside	1.37% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

WELL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WELL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Welltower Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Welltower	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.85	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-1.43% Downside	22.60% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WELL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/2/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$132.00 ➝ $147.00	+16.64%
12/16/2024	Raymond James 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$145.00 ➝ $155.00	+19.90%
12/5/2024	Mizuho 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$136.00 ➝ $141.00	+5.55%
11/25/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$133.00 ➝ $142.00	+4.60%
10/1/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Feldman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$134.00 ➝ $135.00	+5.76%
9/16/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$106.00 ➝ $114.00	-11.88%
8/21/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $137.00	+17.67%
8/9/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Rosivach Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/9/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$101.00 ➝ $114.00	-2.70%
8/5/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$100.00 ➝ $120.00	+6.76%
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7/11/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$103.00 ➝ $107.50	+3.54%
7/2/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $115.00	+10.58%
3/18/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$104.00	+13.85%
12/18/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$92.00 ➝ $99.00	+9.04%
9/14/2023	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$80.00 ➝ $84.00	+1.72%
8/2/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$82.00 ➝ $92.00	+8.75%
4/5/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $81.00	+14.80%
4/3/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$72.00 ➝ $80.00	+11.59%

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Should I Buy Welltower Stock? WELL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Welltower pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Welltower
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Welltower Inc.:

The current stock price of Welltower Inc. is $129.27, which reflects a strong market position and investor interest.
Welltower Inc. reported a revenue of $2.06 billion for the latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.95 billion, indicating robust business performance.
The company has a market capitalization of $80.50 billion, suggesting it is a significant player in the real estate investment trust sector, which can provide stability to investors.
Welltower Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.07%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
Analysts have given Welltower Inc. an average rating of "Moderate Buy," indicating positive sentiment and potential for future growth.

Welltower
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Welltower Inc. for these reasons:

The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73, which missed the consensus estimate of $1.04, raising concerns about its profitability.
Welltower Inc. has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 85.05, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
The dividend payout ratio is currently at 176.32%, indicating that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which may not be sustainable in the long term.
Despite a strong revenue increase of 23.7% year-over-year, the net margin of 12.22% is relatively low, which could signal inefficiencies in cost management.
The stock has a beta of 1.20, indicating higher volatility compared to the market, which may pose risks for conservative investors.

WELL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Welltower is $127.63, with a high forecast of $155.00 and a low forecast of $104.00.
: 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Welltower in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WELL shares.
: According to analysts, Welltower's stock has a predicted downside of -1.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Welltower's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Welltower has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, Mizuho, Raymond James, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Welltower more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Welltower is 2.85 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how WELL compares to other companies.

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Welltower (WELL) Stock Forecast & Price Target