Welltower Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
WELL's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 44.3% cfo payout ratio & 1.6x current ratio. Areas of concern: 139.6% earnings payout ratio & 0.3x interest coverage. 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: 44.5Conservative 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: 139.6%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- Interest Coverage: 0.3xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Return on Equity: 3.7%Return on equity is below industry norms.
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SafeAbout Welltower Inc.
Welltower Inc. is a leading self-managed real estate investment trust specializing in healthcare infrastructure. It owns and operates a diversified portfolio focused on the silver economy, including over 2,000 seniors housing and wellness communities across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The company's operating segments encompass Seniors Housing Operating, featuring independent living, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, and specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care; Triple-Net, providing leased properties for long-term/post-acute care and supportive living services; and Outpatient Medical, which includes medical office buildings, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic facilities, and outpatient labs. Welltower Inc. partners with post-acute providers, health systems, and operators to deliver rental housing and real estate solutions at the intersection of healthcare, housing, and hospitality. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Welltower Inc. plays a pivotal role in addressing the growing demand for age-friendly real estate in mature markets.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.35%
Annual Dividend
$2.89
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
139.61%
FCF Payout Ratio
67.29%
Stock Price
$214.63
52-Week Range
$142.65 – $219.59
Dividend History (2016–2025)
WELL annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
WELL earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 13, 2026
Next Payment Date
May 21, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
4.94%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
0.87%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
-1.56%
3-Year Total Growth
15.57%
5-Year Total Growth
4.44%
10-Year Total Growth
-14.55%
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