WELLTOWER INC. (WELL) Earnings History

WELLTOWER INC. - Q1 2026 EarningsBeat

Filed at: Apr 28, 2026, 4:06 PM EDT|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Welltower reported strong first-quarter results with significant growth in normalized FFO and Same Store NOI, driven by robust performance in its Seniors Housing Operating portfolio. The company also executed substantial investment and disposition activity, alongside an expansion of its credit facilities, positioning it for continued growth.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Normalized FFO per diluted share increased 23% year-over-year to $1.47.

    positive
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    Total portfolio Same Store NOI (SSNOI) grew 16.4% year-over-year, with Seniors Housing Operating (SHO) portfolio SSNOI growing 22.1%.

    positive
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    SHO portfolio organic same store revenue growth increased 9.5% year-over-year, driven by occupancy and RevPOR growth.

    positive
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    Completed $3.3 billion of pro rata gross investments in Q1 and closed or contracted $7.2 billion subsequent to quarter-end.

    positive
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    Expanded senior unsecured revolving credit line to $6.25 billion, enhancing flexibility and pricing.

    positive
  • •

    Net Debt to Consolidated Enterprise Value decreased to 8.8% from 10.8%.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Net income attributable to common stockholders per diluted share was $1.02, a significant decrease from the prior year's $0.40, though this is impacted by normalizing items and FFO is a better indicator of operational performance.

    attention
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    While SSNOI for Outpatient Medical and Long-Term/Post-Acute Care segments showed growth, it was modest at 2.4% and 2.6% respectively, compared to the strong growth in SHO.

    attention
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    The company completed $1.9 billion of pro rata property dispositions and $873 million of loan repayments, indicating a significant portfolio repositioning which may impact future revenue streams.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
N/A
N/A
Net Income
Quarterly
N/A
N/A
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
N/A
N/A
Operating Income
Quarterly
N/A
N/A
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$1.04
+160.0%
Prior year: $0.40

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Net Margin
Current Quarter
21.7%
Prior Year
10.7%
YoY Change
+1109 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q1 2026 2026

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Seniors Housing Operating
0.0%
N/A
Seniors Housing Triple-net
0.0%
N/A
Outpatient Medical
0.0%
N/A
Long-Term/Post-Acute Care
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Seniors Housing Operating
N/A———
Seniors Housing Triple-net
N/A———
Outpatient Medical
N/A———
Long-Term/Post-Acute Care
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

Net income
3.24—3.38
Mid-point: 3.31
Normalized FFO
6.21—6.35
Mid-point: 6.28
Same Store NOI
12.25—16
Mid-point: 14.125
"Blended SSNOI growth"

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

EARNINGS CALL —

Call date
2026-04-28
Tone
N/A
Hedge density
N/A
Deflection rate
N/A

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Welltower is positioned at the center of the silver economy, focusing on rental housing for aging seniors.

— WELLTOWER INC., Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

The company's disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by its Data Science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System aims to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth.

— WELLTOWER INC., Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

The acquisition of Amica Senior Lifestyles in Canada represents a significant step in expanding the company's international presence.

— WELLTOWER INC., Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

SS RevPOR YOY growth
5.0%

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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