Core Insights - Welltower Inc. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with significant growth in net income and funds from operations, driven by robust performance in its Seniors Housing Operating portfolio [11][8]. Financial Performance - Reported net income attributable to common stockholders was $257.96 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $127.15 million, or $0.22 per diluted share in the prior year, marking a substantial increase [11][24]. - Normalized funds from operations (FFO) attributable to common stockholders were $787.18 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, an 18.8% increase year-over-year [11][26]. - Total revenues for the quarter reached $2.42 billion, up from $1.86 billion in the same period last year, reflecting strong demand in the seniors housing sector [11][23]. Capital Activity and Liquidity - The company sourced over $3.1 billion in capital, reducing net debt to consolidated enterprise value to 10.8% from 17.4% year-over-year, enhancing its liquidity profile [3][4]. - As of March 31, 2025, Welltower had approximately $8.6 billion in available liquidity, including $3.6 billion in cash and full capacity under its $5.0 billion line of credit [11][4]. Credit Ratings - S&P and Moody's upgraded Welltower's credit ratings to "A-" and "A3" respectively, citing strong operating performance and improved balance sheet metrics as key factors [4][11]. Portfolio Activity - In the first quarter, Welltower completed $2.8 billion in pro rata gross investments, including $2.7 billion in acquisitions and loan funding [5][11]. - A definitive agreement was announced to acquire a portfolio of 38 ultra-luxury seniors housing communities for C$4.6 billion, expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026 [6][11]. Dividend Declaration - The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.67 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, marking the 216th consecutive quarterly cash dividend [7][11]. Outlook for 2025 - The company revised its net income guidance to a range of $1.70 to $1.84 per diluted share and increased its normalized FFO guidance to $4.90 to $5.04 per diluted share [8][11]. - Average blended same store NOI growth is expected to be between 10.00% and 13.25%, with the Seniors Housing Operating segment projected to grow between 16.5% and 21.5% [12][11].