Core Insights - Welltower Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 normalized funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.34, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.30, and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 20.7% [1][9] - The company achieved revenues of $2.69 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.65 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 30.6% [2] - Welltower increased its guidance for 2025 normalized FFO per share to a range of $5.24-$5.30, up from the previous range of $5.06-$5.14 [8][9] Financial Performance - The total portfolio same-store net operating income (SSNOI) grew by 14.5% year over year, driven by a 20.3% increase in the seniors housing operating (SHO) portfolio [3][9] - The SHO portfolio's same-store revenues rose by 9.7% year over year, supported by a 400 basis-point increase in average occupancy and a 4.8% growth in Revenue per Occupied Room (RevPOR) [3] Investments and Acquisitions - Welltower's pro-rata gross investments in the third quarter totaled $1.9 billion, which included $1.8 billion in acquisitions and loan funding [4] - In October 2025, Welltower acquired a real estate portfolio in the U.K. for nearly £5.2 billion operated by Barchester and 100% equity ownership of another portfolio operated by HC-One for £1.2 billion [2] Operating Expenses - Property operating expenses increased by 30% year over year to $1.58 billion [5] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, Welltower had $11.9 billion of available liquidity, which included $6.9 billion in cash and restricted cash, along with full capacity under its $5 billion line of credit [6] Dividend Information - Welltower announced a cash dividend of 74 cents per share for the third quarter of 2025, marking the company's 218th consecutive quarterly cash dividend payout [7] Future Development - The company expects to fund an additional $80 million of development in 2025 for ongoing projects as of September 30, 2025 [10]

Summary of Ventas (VTR) 2025 Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Ventas, Inc. (VTR) - **Industry**: Senior Housing and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) - **Focus**: Serving the aging population within the longevity economy, capitalizing on strong demand trends and limited supply [1][2] Key Financial Metrics - **FFO per Share Growth**: Expected to increase by 7% at the midpoint for 2025 [1] - **Same Store Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP) Growth**: Expected growth rate revised to 12-16% [1][5] - **Occupancy Rate**: Approximately 86% across the total SHOP portfolio [2][13] Strategic Initiatives - **One Two Three Strategy**: Focused on driving multiyear Net Operating Income (NOI) growth through: - Organic growth contributing about $100 million annually [2] - Capital allocation for external growth, targeting $1.5 billion in investments for 2025 [3] - **Portfolio Composition**: Transitioning communities from triple net structure to SHOP structure to enhance occupancy and performance [11][14] Market Dynamics - **Demand Trends**: Strong demand for senior housing driven by a burgeoning senior population, with projections indicating a significant increase in the 80+ demographic [26] - **Occupancy Growth**: Sequential occupancy gains of 30-50 basis points observed from March to May, with a strong start to the key selling season [8][35] - **Pricing Power**: Strong revenue per occupied room (RevPOR) growth, with in-house rent increases around 7% and street rates catching up [17][18] Operational Insights - **Incremental Margins**: Expected incremental margins of 50% when moving from 80% to 90% occupancy, and 70% from 90% to 100% occupancy due to fixed costs [21][22] - **Mortality Impact**: Elevated mortality rates noted, impacting occupancy but not demand; strong move-ins recorded despite macroeconomic uncertainties [6][34] Investment Activity - **Investment Pipeline**: $2.8 billion in senior housing investments closed, with a projected $1.5 billion for 2025, focusing on high-performing communities [40][42] - **Sourcing Transactions**: 70% of transactions sourced through relationships with operators, indicating a competitive advantage in a fragmented market [44][46] Competitive Positioning - **Operator Relationships**: Ventas has expanded its operator pool to 33, enhancing its ability to manage diverse markets and asset classes [12][46] - **Analytics Platform**: Utilization of a data analytics platform to optimize pricing and operational performance, providing a competitive edge [51][52] Economic Resilience - **Market Resilience**: Historical performance indicates that senior housing remains resilient during economic downturns, with demand continuing to grow despite market shocks [28][30] Funding Strategy - **Funding Sources**: Primarily equity-funded investments, leading to improved leverage and attractive returns [58] Conclusion - **Outlook**: Ventas is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for senior housing, with a robust strategy focused on organic and external growth, strong operator relationships, and a favorable market environment [4][25]