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Dec 31, 2024

Welltower Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Key Takeaways

Welltower Inc. reported strong Q4 2024 results, with net income of $119.97 million and normalized FFO per diluted share of $1.13, up 17.7% year-over-year. The company's Seniors Housing Operating (SHO) portfolio drove growth, with a 23.9% increase in same-store NOI and an 8.8% rise in same-store revenue. Welltower completed $2.4 billion in investments during the quarter and maintained strong liquidity of $8.7 billion.

Total Revenue
$2.25B
Previous year: $1.75B
+28.5%
EPS
$1.13
Previous year: $0.96
+17.7%
Normalized FFO
$716M
Previous year: $530M
+35.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.71B
Previous year: $2.08B
+78.8%
Free Cash Flow
$239M
Total Assets
$51B
Previous year: $44B
+16.0%

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Forward Guidance

Welltower expects continued growth in 2025, with projected net income per share between $1.60 and $1.76 and normalized FFO per share between $4.79 and $4.95. The company anticipates further expansion in its SHO portfolio and expects same-store NOI growth of up to 13%.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected net income per share of $1.60-$1.76
  • Normalized FFO per share expected to be $4.79-$4.95
  • SHO portfolio expected to grow 15-21%
  • Strong liquidity position with $8.7 billion available
  • Projected $461 million in development investments

Challenges Ahead

  • Triple-net revenue expected to grow only 3-4%
  • Outpatient medical revenue growth projected at 2-3%
  • Expected $516 million in property dispositions
  • General and administrative expenses expected to reach $245 million
  • Stock-based compensation expense projected at $49 million