Mar 31, 2020

Ventas Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Ventas exceeded expectations in Q1 2020, but COVID-19 impacted the business.

Key Takeaways

Ventas reported strong first quarter results, exceeding expectations across all business segments, but the COVID-19 pandemic has begun to impact operations and financial condition, especially in the Seniors Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP). The company has taken decisive actions to ensure strength and stability, including supporting tenants and operators, maintaining business operations, and increasing financial flexibility.

Ventas delivered strong first quarter results, exceeding expectations for the enterprise and each of its business segments.

The company has approximately $3.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents on hand as of May 6, 2020.

Net Debt to EBITDA ratio improved sequentially by 40 basis points to 5.7x at March 31, 2020.

Ventas completed a transaction with affiliates of Holiday Retirement, including termination of the Holiday lease and receipt of $100 million.

Total Revenue
$1.01B
Previous year: $943M
+7.3%
EPS
$0.97
Previous year: $0.99
-2.0%
Gross Profit
$530M
Previous year: $512M
+3.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.85B
Previous year: $82.5M
+3351.7%
Total Assets
$26.6B
Previous year: $22.7B
+17.4%

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Forward Guidance

Based on its early understanding of the potential scope and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ventas withdrew its previously issued financial guidance on March 17, 2020.