About Welltower Inc.
Welltower Inc. (WELL) has been publicly traded since 1980, making it a 46-year-old public company. It operates in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry within the Real Estate sector. The company is headquartered in Toledo, United States and employs approximately 712 people. With a market capitalization of $145 billion, WELL is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $208.96
- Market Cap
- $145.80B
- 52-Week High
- $216.43
- 52-Week Low
- $130.29
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Healthcare Facilities
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +12.98% | $184.95 | $208.96 |
| 2025 | +49.86% | $123.42 | $184.95 |
| 2024 | +43.07% | $86.27 | $123.42 |
| 2023 | +41.79% | $60.84 | $86.27 |
| 2022 | -21.18% | $77.19 | $60.84 |
| 2021 | +36.98% | $56.35 | $77.19 |
| 2020 | -17.19% | $68.04 | $56.35 |
| 2019 | +23.04% | $55.30 | $68.04 |
| 2018 | +15.31% | $47.96 | $55.30 |
| 2017 | +0.22% | $47.86 | $47.96 |
| 2016 | +3.38% | $46.29 | $47.86 |
| 2015 | -5.80% | $49.14 | $46.29 |
| 2014 | +48.54% | $33.08 | $49.14 |
| 2013 | -8.42% | $36.12 | $33.08 |
| 2012 | +18.23% | $30.55 | $36.12 |
| 2011 | +21.13% | $25.22 | $30.55 |
| 2010 | +14.22% | $22.08 | $25.22 |
| 2009 | +12.64% | $19.61 | $22.08 |
| 2008 | +0.22% | $19.56 | $19.61 |
| 2007 | +9.67% | $17.84 | $19.56 |
| 2006 | +36.98% | $13.02 | $17.84 |
| 2005 | -4.70% | $13.67 | $13.02 |
| 2004 | +13.50% | $12.04 | $13.67 |
| 2003 | +44.08% | $8.36 | $12.04 |
| 2002 | +20.73% | $6.92 | $8.36 |
| 2001 | +65.91% | $4.17 | $6.92 |
| 2000 | +23.21% | $3.39 | $4.17 |
| 1999 | -35.20% | $5.23 | $3.39 |
| 1998 | +0.07% | $5.22 | $5.23 |
| 1997 | +24.85% | $4.18 | $5.22 |
| 1996 | +49.38% | $2.80 | $4.18 |
| 1995 | -0.32% | $2.81 | $2.80 |
| 1994 | -4.93% | $2.95 | $2.81 |
| 1993 | +16.14% | $2.54 | $2.95 |
| 1992 | +11.94% | $2.27 | $2.54 |
| 1991 | +74.00% | $1.31 | $2.27 |
| 1990 | +3.92% | $1.26 | $1.31 |
| 1989 | +38.47% | $0.91 | $1.26 |
| 1988 | -11.86% | $1.03 | $0.91 |
| 1987 | +0.38% | $1.03 | $1.03 |
| 1986 | +12.82% | $0.91 | $1.03 |
| 1985 | +12.50% | $0.81 | $0.91 |
| 1984 | +21.88% | $0.66 | $0.81 |
| 1983 | +19.63% | $0.55 | $0.66 |
| 1982 | +16.30% | $0.48 | $0.55 |
| 1981 | +0.00% | $0.48 | $0.48 |
Valuation
WELL currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 147.4, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 63.2 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 3.4. The price-to-sales ratio is 13.4.
Dividends
Welltower Inc. pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 1.42%. This translates to $2.96 per share annually. The payout ratio of 2% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
WELL has a beta of 0.81, indicating it is similarly volatile to the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $130.29 to $216.43, and it currently trades near its 52-week high.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 20 analyst opinions, WELL has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $228.10 suggests 9.8% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Welltower Inc. do? ▼
Welltower Inc. is a REIT - Healthcare Facilities company operating in the Real Estate sector. The company is headquartered in Toledo, United States.
What sector is WELL in? ▼
WELL operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry.
When did WELL go public? ▼
Welltower Inc. went public in 1980, making it a 46-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in WELL 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in WELL five years ago would be worth approximately $3,264 today, representing a 226.4% return.
Does WELL pay dividends? ▼
Yes, Welltower Inc. pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.42%, which is $2.96 per share annually.
What is WELL's market cap? ▼
Welltower Inc. has a market capitalization of $145 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is WELL's P/E ratio? ▼
WELL has a trailing P/E ratio of 147.4 and a forward P/E of 63.2, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is WELL a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 20 opinions, WELL has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $228.1.
Last updated: 3/14/2026