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Ventas Inc.

S&P 500
VTR|Real Estate|REIT - Healthcare Facilities|$87.26|P/E 160.0|MCap 42.4B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

40/ 100Caution

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.

Payout & Coverage

Warning
Earnings Payout Ratio
356.4%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
85.1%Warning
CFO Payout Ratio
51.8%Caution
Interest Coverage
1.4xDanger

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
N/AN/A
Current Ratio
0.2xDanger
Debt-to-Equity
93.7Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
2.1%Danger
Operating Margin
13.8%Caution
Gross Margin
39.4%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Caution
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-2.2%Danger
Earnings Stability
VolatileWarning

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

2.25%

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%

Income Calculator

VTR Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$8,726.00

Annual Income

$196.00

Quarterly Income

$49.00

Monthly Income

$16.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is VTR's current dividend yield?
Ventas Inc. (VTR) currently has a dividend yield of 2.25%, based on a stock price of $87.26 and an annual dividend of $1.96.
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 356.36%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 85.09%. 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 Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Ventas Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). 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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