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7. Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL)

On May 26, 2026, BofA raised the firm’s price target on Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) to $277 from $260 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. BofA updated its models following Q1 earnings from healthcare REITs.

Scotiabank also raised the firm’s price target on Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) to $248 from $236 and maintained an Outperform rating on the shares. Scotiabank said it was updating price targets for U.S. Real Estate & REITs under its coverage following Q1 results. The firm cited a “robust start” to the year for NYC office leasing, while noting mixed multifamily rent growth across the Sunbelt.

UBS also raised the firm’s price target on Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) to $249 from $240 and maintained a Buy rating, saying both internal and external growth remain elevated and show no signs of slowing.

Last month, Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) reported Q1 normalized FFO of $1.47, ahead of the consensus estimate of $1.45. Revenue totaled $3.35B, above the consensus estimate of $3.2B. The company also reported total portfolio year-over-year SSNOI growth of 16.4%, driven by 22.1% SSNOI growth in its Seniors Housing Operating portfolio.

Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) focuses on rental housing for aging seniors across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.