CareTrust REIT Announces Third Quarter 2025 Operating Results

Core Viewpoint - CareTrust REIT reported strong operating results for Q3 2025, highlighting significant investments and a robust financial position, setting the stage for continued growth into 2026 [1][2][5]. Financial Performance - Net income for Q3 2025 was $74.9 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, representing a 67% increase from the prior year [2][4]. - Normalized Funds from Operations (FFO) reached $94.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, an 18% increase year-over-year [2][4]. - Normalized Funds Available for Distribution (FAD) was $93.1 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, up 13% from the previous year [2][4]. Investment Activity - CareTrust closed $495 million in investments during Q3 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to approximately $1.6 billion, a record for the company [1][4]. - The company has an investment pipeline of approximately $600 million, indicating strong future growth potential [1][4]. Liquidity and Capital Structure - As of September 30, 2025, CareTrust reported a net debt-to-annualized normalized run rate EBITDA of 0.42x, significantly below its target leverage range of 4.0x to 5.0x [3][4]. - The company completed a public offering of 23 million shares at $32.00 per share, raising gross proceeds of $736 million [3][4]. - CareTrust has approximately $334 million in cash on hand and no borrowings on its $1.2 billion revolving credit line [3][4]. Dividend Information - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.335 per share, with a payout ratio of approximately 76% based on normalized FAD [6][4]. Guidance - Updated guidance for 2025 projects net income of approximately $1.41 to $1.42 per diluted share, and normalized FFO of approximately $1.76 to $1.77 [5][4].