Ventas Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
VTR's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 93.7 debt-to-equity & 39.4% gross margin. Areas of concern: 356.4% earnings payout ratio & 85.1% fcf payout ratio. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Debt-to-Equity: 93.7Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 356.4%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- Interest Coverage: 1.4xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Current Ratio: 0.2xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
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CautionAbout Ventas Inc.
Ventas Inc. is a leading real estate investment trust focused on seniors housing and healthcare properties across North America and the United Kingdom. It operates through three primary segments: the Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP), which owns and invests in senior housing communities in the United States and Canada; the Outpatient Medical and Research Portfolio (OM&R), dedicated to acquiring, developing, leasing, and managing outpatient medical buildings and research centers in the United States; and Triple-net Leased Properties (NNN), which invests in senior housing, skilled nursing facilities, long-term acute care facilities, freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and other healthcare properties in the United States and the United Kingdom. Ventas Inc. plays a vital role in the longevity economy by providing essential environments that support aging populations, including over 850 senior housing communities offering services for residents to thrive. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company leverages operational expertise to maintain a diversified portfolio of healthcare real estate assets.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.25%
Annual Dividend
$1.96
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
356.36%
FCF Payout Ratio
85.09%
Stock Price
$87.26
52-Week Range
$61.76 – $88.50
Dividend History (2016–2025)
VTR annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
VTR earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
March 31, 2026
Last Payment Date
April 16, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
2.17%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-2.17%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
-5.17%
3-Year Total Growth
6.67%
5-Year Total Growth
-10.39%
10-Year Total Growth
-41.18%
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