Ventas shares closed up 3.2% after reporting first quarter results that showcased 15% year-over-year growth in senior housing operating (SHOP) NOI and an improved full-year FFO outlook. Investors responded positively to accelerating SHOP momentum, broad-based occupancy gains, and raised guidance.

• Senior housing operating (SHOP) same-store NOI grew over 15% year over year, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth.
• U.S. SHOP average occupancy increased 370 basis points, reaching 90.4%, and outperformed the NIC top 99 markets by 150 basis points.
• Full-year normalized FFO per share mid guidance was raised by $0.03 to $3.86, reflecting increased confidence in SHOP performance (16% same-store SHOP NOI growth projected for the year).
• $1.7 billion in senior housing investments closed year-to-date, with 2026 investment volume guidance raised to $3 billion.
• Liquidity reached record levels and the company signaled “compelling and durable tailwinds” from favorable demographic and market dynamics.