Mar 31

Ventas Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Ventas reported a profitable Q1 2025 driven by strong growth in its senior housing segment.

Key Takeaways

Ventas delivered solid Q1 2025 results with positive net income and 8% growth in normalized FFO. The senior housing operating portfolio (SHOP) was a key performance driver, supported by strong occupancy gains and effective cost management.

Total Revenue
$1.36B
Previous year: $1.2B
+13.2%
EPS
$0.84
Previous year: $0.78
+7.7%
Normalized FFO/Share
$0.84
Previous year: $0.78
+7.7%
Nareit FFO/Share
$0.85
Previous year: $0.72
+18.1%
SHOP NOI Growth
14%
Cash and Equivalents
$182M
Previous year: $632M
-71.2%
Total Assets
$26B
Previous year: $24.7B
+5.5%

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Forward Guidance

Ventas reaffirmed its FY25 guidance, supported by strong SHOP performance and expanded investment activity, though higher interest expense and equity dilution are expected to weigh on results.

Positive Outlook

  • Reaffirmed 2025 Normalized FFO guidance at $3.35–$3.46/share
  • Raised senior housing investment target to $1.5B
  • Strong SHOP NOI growth expected to continue
  • Utilizing forward equity to fund growth without increasing leverage
  • Maintained liquidity at $2.9B with expanded credit facility

Challenges Ahead

  • Higher interest expense expected due to refinancing
  • Equity dilution from forward sales agreements
  • Foreign exchange headwinds remain a risk
  • General and administrative expenses remain elevated
  • Lower cash balances may reduce flexibility in near term