Ventas Inc.

VTR|Real Estate|REIT - Healthcare Facilities|$82.18|P/E 160.3|MCap 41.7B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About 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

2.19%

Annual Dividend

$1.92

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

355.56%

FCF Payout Ratio

85.82%

Stock Price

$82.18

52-Week Range

$60.15 – $88.37

Dividend Health Score

Warning

Dividend Health Assessment

VTR's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 102.0 debt-to-equity & 20.3% operating margin. Areas of concern: 355.6% earnings payout ratio & 85.8% 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

Payout & Coverage

Warning

Earnings Payout Ratio

355.6%Danger

FCF Payout Ratio

85.8%Warning

CFO Payout Ratio

51.8%Caution

Interest Coverage

1.4xDanger

Balance Sheet

Caution

Net Debt / Total Assets

N/AN/A

Current Ratio

0.3xDanger

Debt-to-Equity

102.0Safe

Profitability

Caution

Return on Equity

2.2%Danger

Operating Margin

20.3%Safe

Gross Margin

40.1%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Caution

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

-2.2%Danger

VolatileWarning

Dividend History (2016–2025)

VTR annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

VTR earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 31, 2026

Next 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%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$8,218.00

Annual Income

$192.00

Quarterly Income

$48.00

Monthly Income

$16.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is VTR's current dividend yield?

Ventas Inc. (VTR) currently has a dividend yield of 2.19%, based on a stock price of $82.18 and an annual dividend of $1.92.

When is VTR's next dividend payment date?

VTR's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-31 and the next payment date is 2026-04-16. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does VTR pay in dividends per year?

Ventas Inc. paid $1.92 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has VTR been increasing its dividend?

Ventas Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -2.17% and a 10-year CAGR of -5.17%.

Is VTR's dividend safe?

Ventas Inc. has a payout ratio of 355.56%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 85.82%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.

How is VTR's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Ventas Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for real estate companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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