Core Insights - Welltower Inc. (WELL) reported a second-quarter 2025 normalized funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.28, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.22, and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 21.9% [1][10] - The company's revenues for the quarter reached $2.55 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.11%, and showing a year-over-year growth of 39.6% [2] - Welltower increased its guidance for 2025 normalized FFO per share to a range of $5.06-$5.14, up from the previous range of $4.90-$5.04, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $5.02 [8][10] Financial Performance - The same-store net operating income (SSNOI) for the total portfolio grew by 13.8% year over year, driven by a 23.4% increase in the seniors housing operating (SHO) portfolio [3][10] - The SHO portfolio's same-store revenues increased by 10.1% year over year, supported by a 420 basis points rise in average occupancy and a 4.9% growth in Revenue per Occupied Room (RevPOR) [3][10] - Property operating expenses rose by 36.3% to $1.51 billion year over year [5] Investment Activities - Welltower's pro-rata gross investments in the second quarter totaled $1.16 billion, which included $1.04 billion in acquisitions and loan funding, and $113.3 million in development funding [4] - The company completed pro-rata property dispositions of $28.3 million and loan repayments of $92.2 million during the quarter [4] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of June 30, 2025, Welltower had $9.5 billion in available liquidity, consisting of $4.5 billion in available cash and restricted cash, along with full capacity under its $5 billion line of credit [6] Dividend Information - On July 28, Welltower announced a cash dividend of 74 cents per share for the second quarter of 2025, marking a 10.4% increase compared to the previous dividend payout [7]

Core Insights - Welltower Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with significant growth in net income and funds from operations (FFO) [1][12][24] - The company declared a cash dividend of $0.74 per share, marking its 217th consecutive quarterly dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial performance [6][12] Financial Performance - Reported net income attributable to common stockholders was $301.9 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $254.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted share in the prior year [12][24] - Normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders increased by 21.9% year-over-year to $1.28 per diluted share [12][24] - Total revenues for the quarter reached $2.55 billion, up from $1.82 billion in the same period last year [12][24] Investment Activity - In the second quarter, Welltower completed $1.2 billion in pro rata gross investments, including $113 million in development funding [5] - The company also reported $9.2 billion in pro rata investment activity year-to-date, with $3.7 billion closed in the first half of 2025 [12] Capital Structure and Liquidity - As of June 30, 2025, the net debt to consolidated enterprise value decreased to 10.1% from 14.8% a year earlier [3] - Welltower had approximately $9.5 billion in available liquidity, including $4.5 billion in cash and restricted cash [12] Outlook for 2025 - The guidance for net income attributable to common stockholders was revised to a range of $1.86 to $1.94 per diluted share, up from the previous range of $1.70 to $1.84 [7] - The full-year normalized FFO guidance was increased to a range of $5.06 to $5.14 per diluted share, compared to the prior range of $4.90 to $5.04 [7] Operational Metrics - The same store net operating income (SSNOI) grew by 13.8% year-over-year, driven by a 23.4% increase in the Seniors Housing Operating portfolio [12][36] - The average revenue per occupied room (RevPOR) in the Seniors Housing Operating portfolio increased by 4.9% [12][36]