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    Earnings call· Dec 2025(Q4 FY25)

    Ventas Q4 FY25 earnings call VTR

    Feb 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Ventas Q4 FY25 — Strong SHOP Growth and Strategic Investments Drive Outperformance

    Ventas delivered an outstanding Q4 and full-year 2025, driven by robust execution of its 1-2-3 Strategy focused on senior housing. The company capitalized on strong demographic tailwinds and constrained supply, achieving significant organic growth and making accretive investments. Management remains highly confident in its ability to continue this outperformance, leveraging its differentiated platform and strategic capital allocation to expand its senior housing footprint and enhance shareholder returns.

    Highlights

    5

    • Normalized FFO per share increased by 9% for FY25 and 10% in Q4 FY25 year-over-year.

    • Same-store SHOP cash net operating income grew 15% for FY25, marking the fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth.

    • Closed $2.5 billion of high-quality senior housing investments in FY25, with an additional $800 million closed year-to-date in FY26.

    • Total shareholder returns reached 35% in 2025, significantly outperforming industry benchmarks.

    • Board approved an 8% increase in the quarterly dividend, reflecting strong performance and positive outlook.

    Concerns

    4

    • Refinancing $2.2 billion of maturing debt in FY26 is expected to result in higher net interest expense.

    • Noncash Brookdale amortization expiration will impact FY26 FFO by $0.04 per share year-over-year.

    • Increased competition for senior housing assets is observed, with cap rates drifting down to sub-7% for recent acquisitions.

    • G&A expenses are projected to be in the low $150 million range for FY26, reflecting investments in the platform.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Normalized FFO per share growth
    High single-digit growth
    high materiality
    High
    SHOP same-store cash NOI growth
    Double-digit growth
    high materiality
    High
    Total company same-store cash NOI growth
    Nearly 10%
    high materiality
    High
    Investments focused on senior housing
    $2.5 billion
    high materiality
    High
    SHOP same-store NOI growth
    13% to 17%
    high materiality
    High
    SHOP occupancy growth
    270 basis points
    medium materiality
    High
    SHOP RevPOR growth
    5%
    medium materiality
    High
    SHOP in-house rent increase assumptions
    8%
    medium materiality
    High
    SHOP operating expenses growth
    5%
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Net income per share
    $0.57 per share
    high materiality
    High
    Normalized FFO per share
    $3.78 to $3.88
    high materiality
    High
    Normalized FFO per share growth
    8%
    high materiality
    High
    OMAR same-store cash NOI growth
    2.5%
    medium materiality
    High
    Triple-net same-store cash NOI growth
    Over 4%
    medium materiality
    High
    Cash G&A expense
    Low $150 million range
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    SHOP (Senior Housing Operating)
    Strong Q4 performance led by occupancy growth and RevPOR. U.S. portfolio outperformed NIC by 160 bps. Margin expanded by 180 bps.
    Occupancy growth: 300 bps YoYOccupancy growth: 100 bps sequentiallyRevPOR growth: 4.7%Incremental margin: 50%
    		Grew over 8%15.4%—28%
    OMAR (Outpatient Medical and Research)
    Overall same-store cash NOI growth for Q4 2025.
    		—~4%——
    Outpatient Medical
    Led OMAR growth with strong occupancy and tenant retention, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year occupancy growth.
    Occupancy: Almost 91%TTM retention: Exceeding 85%
    		—4.5%——
    Research
    Supported by occupancy gains from university tenants.
    NOI % of total: 8%
    		—30 bps——

    Operational metrics

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    Normalized FFO per share
    $3.489% YoY increase
    FY25

    At the high end of guidance range.

    Normalized FFO per share growth
    10%YoY
    Q4 2025

    Driven by same-store property growth of 8%.

    Enterprise value
    Over $50 billion
    FY25

    Reflects the company's scale.

    Annualized NOI
    $2.5 billion
    Q4 2025

    Total company annualized NOI.

    Annualized SHOP NOI
    $1.3 billion
    Q4 2025

    SHOP segment annualized NOI.

    Capital raised
    $7 billion
    2025

    From a wide array of sources at attractive prices.

    Total shareholder returns
    35%
    2025

    Significantly outperformed industry benchmarks and S&P 500.

    Leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA)
    5.2x
    Q4 2025

    Best level since 2012.

    Bank, bonds, and mortgage debt raised
    Nearly $4 billion
    Since start of 2025

    Part of total capital raised.

    Equity issuance
    $3.2 billion
    Since start of 2025

    Part of total capital raised.

    Leverage pro forma for unsettled equity
    Approaching 5x
    Q4 2025

    Expected to continue trending lower in 2026.

    Normalized FFO per share growth ($ amount)
    $0.27
    FY26

    Represents 8% year-over-year growth, led by SHOP NOI growth and accretive investment activity.

    Brookdale noncash amortization impact
    $0.04YoY
    FY26

    Negative impact on FFO per share due to expiration.

    Normalized FFO exclusion for noncash stock-based compensation
    $0.08
    FY25 and FY26

    Exclusion from normalized FFO for comparability with other healthcare REITs; no effect on year-over-year growth rate.

    Triple-net average escalators
    3%
    Long-term

    Run rate assumption for triple-net business outside of specific increases.

    Expected average shares
    503 million
    FY26

    Assumption for the full year, reflecting equity-funded investments.

    Equity funded investments already in bank
    $1.2 billion
    FY26

    Portion of the $2.5 billion FY26 investment target already secured.

    Acquisition cap rates
    Under 7%
    Q1 2026

    Reflects recent acquisitions and increased competition.

    G&A cash basis
    Low $150 million range
    FY26

    In line with enterprise growth, reflecting investments in the platform.

    Same-store property growth
    8%
    Q4 2025

    YoY growth, led by SHOP.

    SHOP same-store cash NOI growth
    15%
    FY25

    Fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth.

    Over-80 population growth
    28%
    Next 5 years

    Expected growth, doubling in two decades.

    SHOP incremental margin
    50%
    Q4 2025

    Expected to be in the 50s% for FY26.

    In-house rent increases
    8%vs 7% in FY25
    FY26

    Stronger than prior years, supporting RevPOR growth.

    SHOP units owned
    Over 83,000
    Year-end 2025

    Reflects expansion of the SHOP portfolio.

    SHOP NOI as % of total NOI
    53%
    Year-end 2025

    Indicates increasing focus on the SHOP segment.

    New senior housing units started
    About 2,500
    Q4 2025

    Remains at all-time lows, contributing to supply constraint.

    People turning 80
    Over 2 million
    2026

    Historic demographic inflection point.

    Outpatient medical TTM retention
    Exceeding 85%6 straight quarters
    Q4 2025

    Demonstrates strong tenant satisfaction.

    Sales cycle for assisted living
    Under 60 days
    Current

    Can be as fast as under 30 days.

    Sales cycle for independent living
    Much longer
    Current

    Due to being a more discretionary choice.

    Canada SHOP portfolio % of total
    16%Down from 30% a few years ago
    Current

    Due to outsized growth in the U.S. portfolio.

    SHOP units (IL/AL mix)
    Half and half
    Current

    Reflects the mix of independent living and assisted living units.

    Labor costs per hour
    Normal inflation
    FY26

    Reflected in the 5% OpEx guide, which is largely a function of volume.

    FAD guide
    $400 millionUp from $300 million
    FY26

    Increase driven by more units and some inflation.

    Development rents needed
    20% to 30% higher
    Future

    Required to justify new construction, even at modest development yields.

    Development cycle
    3 years
    Typical

    Timeframe for new development projects.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Exppor growth5%%
    Revpor growth4.7%%
    Senior housing occupancy86%%
    Revpor minus exppor spread180 bpsbps
    Operator tenant concentration43operators
    Same store noi growth by segment15%%
    Investment volume and sourcing mix$2.5 billionUSD

    Orderbook & backlog

    3
    U.S. senior housing pipeline$35 billionQ4 FY25

    Growing

    Includes opportunities that have closed and are still in the pipeline.

    Unidentified deals for FY26 investment target$1.7 billionQ4 FY25

    Remaining portion of the $2.5 billion FY26 investment target after $800 million already closed.

    Disposition assumption$200 millionFY26

    Assumed amount for pruning underperforming senior housing assets.

    Deals & partnerships

    3
    Multiple operators (Sunrise, Atria, Discovery, Sinceri, Senior Lifestyle, Groupe Maurice)Operating partnerships

    Ventas partners with 43 operators across its SHOP portfolio, providing coverage across the continuum of care and diverse geographies. These partnerships are crucial for leveraging the Ventas OI platform and driving performance.

    Various sellersAcquisition$2.5 billion

    Senior housing acquisitions closed in FY25, focused on high-quality assets within the 'right market, right asset, right operator' framework. These investments have already created significant value.

    Various sellersAcquisition$800 million

    Wholly owned senior housing investments across 7 transactions closed year-to-date in FY26. Half of these transactions were off-market, demonstrating differentiated access.

    Capital programs

    4
    Brookdale to SHOP transitionsunderway

    Benefit: 45 communities fully converted to SHOP

    Capital refresh projects are in progress, with most expected to be completed before the key selling season. Expected modest NOI growth in 2026, with long-term opportunity to double NOI.

    Redevelopment projectscompleted
    Spent to date: 88 projects completed

    Benefit: Improved competitive positioning

    88 redevelopment projects were completed in the past year to enhance competitive positioning.

    Transition to new SHOP operatorscompleted
    Spent to date: 26 communities transitioned

    Benefit: Improved operational performance

    26 communities were transitioned to new SHOP operators in the past year.

    Triple-net to SHOP conversionscompleted
    Spent to date: 74 communities converted

    Benefit: Lower occupied opportunity and long runway of growth

    74 communities were converted from triple-net to SHOP to position for long-term growth.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Increased net interest expense from refinancing maturing debtFY26

    $2.2 billion of debt maturing in FY26

    Mitigation: Strong balance sheet and advantaged access to multiple pools of capital.

    Impact of Brookdale noncash amortization expirationFY26

    $0.04 per share impact on FFO year-over-year

    Mitigation: Offset by strong SHOP NOI growth and accretive investment activity.

    Increased competition for senior housing assetsOngoing

    Acquisition cap rates for recent deals under 7%

    Mitigation: Leveraging differentiated competitive advantages (scale, relationships, operating expertise) and focusing on off-market and relationship-driven transactions.

    Higher G&A expensesFY26

    Low $150 million range for FY26 cash G&A

    Mitigation: Investing in the organization to support increased asset base and expanding asset management initiatives, while focusing on efficiency.

    Potential for new supply to increaseMedium to long-term (3-year development cycle)

    Rents need to be 20% to 30% higher to justify new construction

    Mitigation: Strong demographic demand from aging baby boomers is expected to overwhelm any incremental new supply; focus on high-quality, well-positioned assets.

    Q&A highlights

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    Clarification on the long-term growth assumption for the triple-net business, beyond the current 4% due to Brookdale rent bump.

    Management clarified that the average escalator for triple-net is more like 3%, with the January Brookdale increase being an outsized event.

    “Yes, Jim, I would say more like 3% on average for escalators. Obviously, the January Brookdale increase is outsized, but that would be a run rate assumption outside of that.”

    asked by James Kammert · answered by Robert Probst

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Senior Housing Demand and Supply Dynamics

    Ventas is strategically positioned to capitalize on the accelerating demand in senior housing, driven by the aging baby boomer population. The over-80 population is projected to grow 28% in the next 5 years and double in two decades. Concurrently, new senior housing supply remains constrained, with only about 2,500 new units started in Q4 2025, while over 2 million people are expected to turn 80 in 2026. This favorable supply-demand imbalance is a key driver for Ventas's growth outlook.

    02

    Ventas OI Platform and Operational Excellence

    The proprietary Ventas Operational Insights (OI) platform is a core competitive advantage, enabling the company to drive outperformance across its SHOP portfolio. The platform supports 43 operators, facilitating data analytics, dynamic pricing, sales execution, and benchmarking. In 2025, Ventas deepened collaboration with operators through site visits, summits, and active asset management, leading to improved competitive positioning and strong financial results. The company plans to further expand its senior housing team and enhance interdisciplinary support for its network of high-performing operators.

    03

    Strategic Capital Allocation and Investment Activity

    Ventas's primary capital allocation priority is U.S. senior housing, with $2.5 billion of acquisitions closed in FY25 and $800 million already closed year-to-date in FY26. These investments are focused on high-quality assets in favorable markets, enhancing the overall SHOP portfolio and enterprise growth rate. The company maintains a robust pipeline of $35 billion in U.S. senior housing opportunities, with a significant portion sourced off-market or through existing operator relationships, allowing for attractive risk-adjusted returns.

    04

    Brookdale Transitions and Long-Term Potential

    The 45 former Brookdale communities transitioned to SHOP are now fully converted and operated by 5 experienced partners. Capital refresh projects are underway, with most expected to be completed before the key selling season. While modest NOI growth is anticipated in 2026, management remains confident in the long-term opportunity to double NOI across this group of communities, leveraging their large scale and strong market positions.

    05

    Outpatient Medical and Research (OMAR) Performance

    The OMAR business delivered nearly 4% same-store cash NOI growth in Q4 2025, with outpatient medical leading at 4.5% growth and achieving almost 91% occupancy. The in-house property management teams have consistently delivered strong tenant satisfaction and over 85% TTM retention. The research portfolio, representing 8% of total NOI, grew 30 basis points, supported by university tenants, with overall OMAR same-store NOI guidance set at 2.5% for FY26.

    06

    Financial Strength and Leverage Management

    Ventas demonstrated strong access to capital, raising over $7 billion since the start of 2025, including $4 billion in debt and $3.2 billion in equity. This capital activity, combined with strong organic growth, improved leverage to 5.2x in Q4 2025, the best since 2012. Pro forma for $12 billion of unsettled equity, leverage is approaching 5x, and the company expects continued deleveraging in 2026.

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