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2. Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.  (NYSE:OHI)

6 Months Total Return: 21.68% 

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI) is a REIT specializing in financing long-term healthcare facilities, including skilled nursing, assisted living, and senior care centers across the U.S. and U.K. As of mid-2025, its portfolio spans over 1,000 facilities operated by nearly 90 healthcare providers, primarily under triple-net lease agreements.

In Q2 2025, Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI) demonstrated strong portfolio growth and strategic capital deployment, completing $527 million in new investments, including $502 million in real estate acquisitions and $25 million in loans. These moves expanded its skilled nursing and assisted living footprint, generating initial cash yields near 10% with annual escalators of 2-2.5%. The corporation also issued $600 million in senior unsecured notes and extended credit facilities to maintain liquidity and operational flexibility.

The business is increasingly leveraging technology to enhance operator efficiency. Its recent investment in MedaSync, an AI-driven reimbursement optimization platform for skilled nursing facilities, reflects this strategy. MedaSync has rapidly grown its customer base, and OHI’s Senior VP of Operations, Megan Krull, is joining the board, highlighting the strategic importance of this partnership in improving clinical documentation and reimbursement processes.

Active tenant management remains a core focus. Despite challenges like Genesis filing for Chapter 11 in July 2025, Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI) expects uninterrupted rent payments. It also successfully transitioned another bankrupt tenant’s lease to a new operator, ensuring steady monthly rent streams of approximately $3.1 million. These initiatives demonstrate the company’s proactive approach to risk mitigation and portfolio stability, reinforcing its position as a leading investor in the long-term healthcare sector.