Welltower shares declined 2.9% following the quarter, as cautious investor sentiment likely tempered enthusiasm despite solid growth metrics, reflecting concerns over ongoing portfolio dispositions and macroeconomic uncertainty.
- Funds From Operations (FFO) per share grew 25% year-over-year, driving an upward revision to full-year guidance by $0.12 to $6.40.
- Organic revenue increased 9.2%, led by a 330 basis-point rise in same-store occupancy and 5.2% growth in unit revenue (RevPOR).
- Operating margin expanded 300 basis points to over 32%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, benefiting from revenue growth outpacing expense increases.
- Nearly $1 billion of asset dispositions occurred during the quarter, part of over $11 billion sold in the last year, contributing to near-term dilution but intended to extend growth duration.
- The company maintained an underleveraged balance sheet and continues disciplined capital deployment with $15.5 billion of investments completed or under contract.
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