Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) is included among the 15 Dividend Stocks that Outperform the S&P 500.
On November 20, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Welltower Inc. to $200 from $170 while maintaining an Overweight rating. The analyst cited strong third-quarter results and favorable supply-demand dynamics in senior housing, noting increased confidence in the company’s ability to drive margin expansion.
Welltower Inc. continued to invest heavily in growing its portfolio. In the third quarter, the company completed $1.9 billion in pro rata gross investments, including $1.8 billion in acquisitions and loan funding and $96 million in development projects. In addition, as of October 27, 2025, the company had $23 billion in transaction activity either closed or under contract, anchored by $14 billion in pro rata gross investments, largely tied to the acquisition of senior housing communities in the US and U.K.
Welltower Inc. also remains attractive from a dividend perspective. On October 27, it declared a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share, marking its 218th consecutive quarterly dividend. The company ended the quarter with $6.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on healthcare and wellness properties, primarily in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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