Healthpeak Q4 FFO Beats Estimates, Same-Store NOI Rises Y/Y

Core Insights - Healthpeak Properties, Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 funds from operations (FFO) as adjusted per share of 47 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 45 cents and slightly up from 46 cents in the prior-year quarter [1][8] - The company generated revenues of $719.4 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $699.5 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.1% [2] - Full-year FFO, as adjusted, was $1.84 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.83, and improved 1.7% year over year [2] Financial Performance - Healthpeak reported a 3.9% year-over-year growth in total merger-combined same-store cash (adjusted) net operating income (NOI) [4] - The outpatient medical and continuing care retirement community (CCRC) segments experienced year-over-year growth of 4.1% and 16.7%, respectively, while the lab segment saw a decline of 0.3% [4] - Interest expenses increased by 14.4% year over year to $80.6 million [5] Strategic Initiatives - The company announced the formation of Janus Living, Inc., a senior housing REIT, and plans for an initial public offering (IPO) [3] - Healthpeak is restructuring its portfolio by selling stabilized assets and reinvesting the proceeds into value-accretive investments [3] - The company is focusing on technology innovation initiatives to enhance automation, decision-making speed, and client service [3] Balance Sheet - Healthpeak ended the fourth quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $467.5 million, a significant increase from $91 million as of September 30, 2025 [6] - The net debt to adjusted EBITDAre ratio was 5.2X as of December 31, 2025 [6] 2026 Outlook - The company expects FFO as adjusted per share to be between $1.70 and $1.74, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is currently at $1.84 [7] - Total merger-combined same-store cash (adjusted) NOI growth is projected to range from negative 1% to 1% [7]