Welltower stock holds near $229 after July earnings miss

Published on 09/20/2026 at 14:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Welltower stock closed at USD 229.07 on September 18, 2026, after a 1.37 percent drop. MarketBeat says consensus targets $252.56, while July 27 earnings came in at $0.61 per share.

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Welltower Inc. stock (ISIN US95040Q1040) closed at USD 229.07 on September 18, 2026, after falling 1.37 percent on the day. MarketBeat also put the company's market capitalization at USD 165.10 billion and the 52-week range at USD 163.75 to USD 255.20.

July 27 still matters

MarketBeat says Welltower reported quarterly earnings on July 27, 2026, with EPS of USD 0.61 versus a consensus estimate of USD 0.66. The same page says quarterly revenue rose 39.1 percent year over year, a comparison that keeps the last report relevant for valuation even after the recent pullback.

That split is important for investors: the stock trades at USD 229.07, but the consensus price target shown by MarketBeat is USD 252.56, or about 10.3 percent above the close.

Valuation stays rich

MarketBeat lists a trailing P/E ratio of 105.08 and a dividend yield of 1.48 percent for Welltower. It also shows 14 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and no sell ratings, which helps explain why the consensus view remains Moderate Buy.

The market is still pricing in growth. MarketBeat says Welltower's projected earnings should rise from USD 6.43 to USD 7.48 per share in the coming year, a gain of 16.33 percent.

Stock close and setup

Welltower stock ended September 18, 2026, at USD 229.07 on the NYSE, with volume of 8.29 million shares and a market value of USD 165.10 billion. The shares sit 10.2 percent below the consensus target and 10.4 percent below the 52-week high of USD 255.20.