Sristi Jayaswal
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Based in Chicago with a $28.3 billion market cap, Ventas, Inc. (VTR) stands tall as a healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) titan. With a sprawling portfolio of over 1,000 properties across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., it is strategically rooted in the aging wave. From senior living communities to cutting-edge life science hubs, medical office buildings to care facilities, Ventas is not just leasing space, but enabling healthcare infrastructure to thrive as populations age and the demand for wellness real estate accelerates worldwide.
Companies valued over $10 billion earn the “large-cap” badge, and Ventas fits the bill with ease. Its rise stems from sharp execution, resilient cash flows, and data-powered asset strategies. Anchored in demographic tailwinds and healthcare demand, Ventas crafts spaces where longevity thrives, making its scale not just size, but strategic substance.
Shares of Ventas touched their 52-week high of $71.36 on April 3, and it’s been a slippery slope - down 12.1% from that peak. Over the last three months alone, VTR shed 8%, badly underperforming the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLRE), which barely flinched and went down just marginally.
However, over the longer term, VTR stock rose 24.8% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming XLRE’s 8.7% returns over the past year.
Ventas has been cruising above the 50- and 200-day moving averages, but the story flipped in May. It slipped beneath the 50-day first, then the 200-day, signaling a shift in momentum. With bearish pressure building, VTR stock now drifts below both lines, hinting that bulls are losing grip and trend strength is quietly unraveling.
Ventas has had its fair share of fumbles - too much debt, too many acquisitions, and a senior housing sector wrecked by COVID, and consequently lagging its REIT peers.
Yet, even after the bruises, it has delivered a double-digit return in the past year, outpacing most REITs. This is because it is finally syncing its strategy with a demographic goldmine - 10,000 boomers hitting 65 daily. By shedding non-core assets, slashing debt, and upgrading facilities, Ventas is starting to align with the aging wave. With inflation-friendly leases and rising healthcare demand, Ventas is finally gaining ground.
