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    LTC
    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    LTC PROPERTIES Q2 FY26 earnings call LTC

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    LTC Properties Q2 FY26 — SHOP Strategy Accelerates, Guidance Raised

    LTC Properties is rapidly accelerating its SHOP strategy, significantly increasing acquisition and disposition guidance for FY26 to transform its portfolio. The company aims for SHOP to represent 50% of annualized NOI by year-end and 75% by 2028, driven by strategic capital recycling and strong operator relationships. While near-term FFO guidance remains flat due to acquisition timing, management anticipates higher long-term FFO and FAD growth from the enhanced portfolio.

    Highlights

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    • SHOP acquisition guidance increased by 50% to $900 million at the midpoint for 2026.

    • $700 million in SHOP acquisitions closed by end of Q3 FY26, surpassing previous guidance midpoint by $100 million.

    • Expected proceeds from dispositions and loan payoffs increased to $730 million, $465 million above prior guidance, at a blended cap rate of 7.3%.

    • Core SHOP NOI was $13.3 million in Q2 FY26, up from $12.9 million in Q1 FY26.

    • Balance sheet strengthened with a $1.1 billion credit facility, including an expanded $900 million unsecured revolving line of credit.

    Concerns

    3

    • Core FFO per share guidance midpoint for FY26 remained unchanged at $2.77 despite increased acquisitions, primarily due to timing of acquisitions.

    • Core FAD per share decreased to $0.70 in Q2 FY26 from $0.71 in Q2 FY25, due to increased diluted shares and interest expense.

    • Occupancy growth in the core SHOP portfolio was 90 bps behind internal projections for the first half of the year, showing more seasonality than expected.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    SHOP acquisition volume
    $900 million at the midpoint
    high materiality
    High
    Disposition and loan payoff proceeds
    $730 million
    high materiality
    High
    SHOP NOI as % of pro forma annualized NOI
    40%
    high materiality
    High
    SHOP NOI as % of pro forma annualized NOI
    50%
    high materiality
    High
    SHOP NOI as % of pro forma annualized NOI
    75%
    high materiality
    Medium
    Core FFO per share
    $2.76 to $2.78
    high materiality
    High
    Core FAD per share
    $2.83 to $2.85
    high materiality
    High
    Total SHOP NOI
    $71 million and $80 million
    medium materiality
    High
    FAD CAPEX
    approximately $4 million
    medium materiality
    High
    SHOP acquisition pace
    continue
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    SHOP
    Core SHOP NOI increased sequentially. Significant increase in contribution to total NOI expected by year-end and beyond.
    Pro forma NOI Q1 FY26: $12.9 millionPro forma annualized NOI contribution Q3 FY26: 40%Pro forma annualized NOI contribution FY26: 50%Pro forma annualized NOI contribution FY28: 75%
    		———$13.3 million
    Skilled Nursing (SNF)
    Significant dispositions planned for 2026 to reduce exposure and recycle capital. NOI contribution dramatically shifting from ~50-60% in 2024.
    Expected 2026 proceeds from sales: $570 millionBlended cap rate on 2026 sales: 7.5%Pro forma NOI contribution end of 2026: low 20s%
    		————
    Triple-Net Seniors Housing
    Dispositions planned to recycle capital into higher growth SHOP assets.
    Expected 2026 proceeds from sales: $160 millionCap rate on 2026 sales: 6.5%
    		————

    Operational metrics

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    Credit facility size
    $1.1 billion
    Q2 FY26

    Expanded by $300 million, increasing unsecured revolving line of credit to $900 million.

    Unsecured revolving line of credit
    $900 million
    Q2 FY26

    Increased from previous amount.

    ATM program net proceeds
    $155 million
    Q2 FY26

    Used to pre-fund SHOP acquisitions.

    Pro forma liquidity
    $648 million
    Q2 FY26
    Debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA
    4.2x
    Q2 FY26

    Operating comfortably within leverage target of 4x to 5x.

    Annualized adjusted fixed charge coverage ratio
    4.9x
    Q2 FY26
    Core FFO per share
    $0.68flat YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Flat compared to Q2 FY25.

    Core FAD per share
    $0.70down from $0.71 in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Decrease due to increased diluted shares, decreased income from SNF sales/loan payoffs, increased interest expense, offset by increased SHOP NOI and interest income.

    Cap rate on incremental dispositions
    5.5%
    FY26

    On rent from the incremental $465 million of dispositions.

    Blended cap rate on total proceeds
    7.3%
    FY26
    Blended cap rate on skilled nursing sales
    7.5%
    FY26

    On $570 million of expected 2026 proceeds from skilled nursing.

    Cap rate on triple-net seniors housing sales
    6.5%
    FY26

    On $160 million of expected 2026 proceeds from triple-net seniors housing.

    IRR on SHOP acquisitions
    low to mid-teens
    ongoing

    Expected for new acquisitions.

    SHOP gross investments total
    $1.3 billion
    Q3 FY26 end

    From $175 million 15 months ago. 80% of this growth has been external.

    SHOP acquisitions closed
    $400 million
    YTD July FY26
    SHOP acquisitions expected
    $300 million
    Q3 FY26

    Additional acquisitions expected by end of Q3.

    SHOP acquisitions expected
    $200 million
    Q4 FY26

    Additional acquisitions expected by year-end.

    Core SHOP portfolio NOI growth
    14%midpoint of guidance
    FY26

    Expected pro forma growth when compared with 2025.

    Core SHOP portfolio RevPOR increase
    50 bps
    FY26

    Taking up RevPOR expectations based on pricing strength.

    Core SHOP portfolio occupancy
    145 bps
    YoY

    Year-over-year increase over last year.

    Core SHOP portfolio occupancy vs internal projections
    90 bps behind
    H1 FY26

    Behind internal projections due to more seasonality than expected.

    Average age of SHOP acquisitions
    9 years
    Q3 FY26 YTD
    SHOP acquisitions in primary markets
    76%
    Q3 FY26 YTD

    As designated by NIC.

    Average unit size of SHOP acquisitions
    110 units
    Q3 FY26 YTD
    SHOP acquisitions offering continuum of care
    nearly 60%
    Q3 FY26 YTD

    Spanning IL, AL, and memory care.

    SHOP operating partners
    12
    Q2 FY26

    Increased from 13 communities 15 months ago, now adding one more.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Revpor growth50 bpsbps
    Coverage ratios4.9xx
    Senior housing occupancy89.7%%
    Operator tenant concentration12count
    Same store noi growth by segment14%%
    Investment volume and sourcing mix$700 millionUSD

    Orderbook & backlog

    2
    SHOP acquisitions under contract/pipeline$500 millionQ2 FY26

    Comprises $300 million expected by Q3 end and $200 million by year-end, part of the $900 million FY26 target.

    Disposition volume remaining$550 millionQ2 FY26

    Remaining portion of the $730 million FY26 disposition target, after accounting for $180 million Prestige loan payoff.

    Deals & partnerships

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    PrestigeLoan payoff$180 million

    Anticipated payoff of a loan, previously modeled to occur later, now expected by October 1 due to HUD process timeline. Final HUD commitments are mostly in.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Timing of acquisitions impacting FFO/FAD guidanceFY26

    Core FFO per share guidance midpoint unchanged at $2.77 despite $300 million increase in investment midpoint.

    Mitigation: Management expects future acquisitions to be more neutral from day one, with growth in subsequent years, and anticipates a normal funding mix of 70% equity/30% debt next year.

    Occupancy seasonality and slower-than-expected lease-upH1 FY26

    Core SHOP portfolio occupancy 90 bps behind internal projections for H1 FY26.

    Mitigation: Management is not anchoring expectations on last year's steep Q3 occupancy ramp, especially in standalone memory care, but notes strong RevPOR growth and positive Q3 start. Operators are pushing rates independently on higher occupancy assets.

    New supply in senior housing marketLong-term

    New construction starts remain near historical lows nationally.

    Mitigation: LTC is deliberately building a SHOP portfolio with strong market presence and contemporary configurations to compete effectively when new supply eventually comes online.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Prestige loan payoff

    Q3 FY26 / Q4 FY26
    CurrentExpected by October 1
    TargetConfirmed payoff

    Why it matters

    This $180 million payoff is a significant source of capital for SHOP acquisitions and impacts the company's ability to meet its year-end SHOP NOI targets.

    The total proceeds this year include $180 million from the Prestige loan payoff, which we are now modeling to occur on October 1.

    Q&A highlights

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    Inquired about cap rates, IRRs, expected timing for the $321 million left to close, and potential for additional deals this year.

    Dave Boitano stated that the remaining deals have similar cap rates, mix, and quality to prior acquisitions. The company is always looking for additional opportunities that fit their criteria.

    “So that remaining to be closed looks much like what we have, similar cap rates and from an addition and mix and quality, really we're finding a lot of transactions that look like what we've acquired.”

    asked by Robin Haneland · answered by David Boitano

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Accelerated SHOP Transformation

    LTC Properties is undergoing a rapid transformation, shifting its portfolio mix towards Senior Housing Operating (SHOP) assets. The company has significantly increased its 2026 SHOP acquisition guidance to $900 million and expects to close $700 million by the end of Q3 FY26. This aggressive strategy aims to increase SHOP's contribution to pro forma annualized NOI to 40% by Q3 FY26 and 50% by year-end, well ahead of previous estimates, with a long-term target of 75% by 2028.

    02

    Strategic Capital Recycling

    To fund its SHOP growth, LTC is executing a substantial capital recycling program, increasing expected disposition and loan payoff proceeds to $730 million for 2026, $465 million above prior guidance. This includes $570 million from skilled nursing properties at a blended cap rate of 7.5% and $160 million from triple-net seniors housing at a 6.5% cap rate. The Prestige loan payoff of $180 million is now expected by October 1, providing additional capital for redeployment.

    03

    Core SHOP Portfolio Performance

    The core SHOP portfolio demonstrated strong performance, with NOI increasing to $13.3 million in Q2 FY26 from $12.9 million in Q1 FY26. Management noted encouraging RevPOR growth driven by pricing strength and anticipated price increases in H2 FY26. While occupancy growth was slightly behind internal projections for H1 FY26, the company remains confident in achieving its 14% NOI growth guidance for the core portfolio, emphasizing that the underlying metrics and marketing funnel are working effectively.

    04

    Balance Sheet Strength and Funding

    LTC has bolstered its financial flexibility by expanding its credit facility by $300 million, increasing its unsecured revolving line of credit to $900 million, and achieving pro forma liquidity of $648 million. The company also raised $155 million in net proceeds through its ATM program in Q2 FY26 to pre-fund SHOP acquisitions. Leverage remains within target at 4.2x debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA, with a fixed charge coverage ratio of 4.9x.

    05

    Acquisition Strategy and Operator Relationships

    The company's acquisition strategy focuses on targeted SHOP assets with an average age of 9 years, 76% in primary markets, and an average unit size of 110, often offering a continuum of care. LTC emphasizes strong relationships with regional operators who possess deep local market knowledge, which has been crucial in expanding its SHOP operating partner base to 12, with plans for more. This approach aims to build a high-quality, occupancy-stabilized portfolio capable of durable long-term performance and revenue growth.

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