10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2025

WELLTOWER INC. Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2025

Filed April 29, 2025For Securities:WELL

Summary

Welltower Inc. (WELL) reported strong financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company demonstrated significant year-over-year growth in total revenues, driven by substantial increases in resident fees and services and rental income. Net income attributable to common stockholders more than doubled compared to the prior year's first quarter, reflecting improved operational performance and strategic execution. Key drivers for this growth include continued strength in the Seniors Housing Operating segment, evidenced by higher average occupancy rates and robust revenue growth, alongside solid contributions from the Triple-net and Outpatient Medical segments. The company also highlighted substantial investments in acquisitions and development, including the significant Aspire Healthcare acquisition and the planned Amica Senior Lifestyles acquisition. Welltower continues to manage its capital effectively, utilizing its ATM program and maintaining compliance with debt covenants, positioning itself for continued growth and shareholder value enhancement.

Financial Statements
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Revenue$2.42B
Cost of Revenue$1.46B
Gross Profit$960.70M
SG&A Expenses$63.76M
Operating Expenses$2.22B
Net Income$257.96M
EPS (Basic)$0.40
EPS (Diluted)$0.40
Shares Outstanding (Basic)643.39M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)653.79M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased significantly to $2.42 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025, up from $1.86 billion in the prior year's comparable period, driven by strong performance across segments.
  • 2Net income attributable to common stockholders more than doubled year-over-year, reaching $257.96 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, reflecting improved operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives.
  • 3The Seniors Housing Operating segment showed substantial growth with revenues up 37% year-over-year, supported by a 41% increase in Net Operating Income (NOI) and a notable rise in average occupancy to 85.1%.
  • 4Welltower completed significant acquisitions during the quarter, including 48 skilled nursing facilities for approximately $991 million, and announced a definitive agreement to acquire Amica Senior Lifestyles for C$4.6 billion.
  • 5The company raised substantial capital through its ATM program, generating $2.0 billion in gross proceeds during the quarter, and maintained strong liquidity with $3.61 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash.
  • 6Welltower declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.67 per share, continuing its history of consistent shareholder returns.
  • 7Total assets grew to $53.29 billion as of March 31, 2025, up from $51.04 billion at the end of the prior year, reflecting continued portfolio expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, Welltower reported total revenues of $2.42 billion, an increase from $1.86 billion in the same period last year. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $257.96 million, significantly up from $127.15 million in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.40.

The Seniors Housing Operating segment was a strong performer, with revenues up 37% and NOI up 41%, driven by higher occupancy and acquisitions like Care UK. The Triple-net segment saw a 14% increase in rental income, and the Outpatient Medical segment reported a 7% rise in rental income, both supported by acquisitions and rent escalations.

During the first quarter of 2025, Welltower acquired 48 skilled nursing facilities for approximately $991 million. The company also announced a definitive agreement to acquire Amica Senior Lifestyles, a portfolio of 38 seniors housing communities and nine development parcels for C$4.6 billion, expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026.

Welltower maintained strong liquidity with $3.61 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. The company generated $2.0 billion in gross proceeds from its ATM program during the quarter. It also has a $5.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility available and remains in compliance with its debt covenants, demonstrating a stable capital structure.