$CTRE

Four REITs are positioned to benefit from the aging baby boomer population. Welltower (WELL) and Ventas (VTR) focus on senior housing, while Omega Healthcare (OHI) and CareTrust (CTRE) specialize in skilled nursing. Key metrics include occupancy rates, dividend coverage, and growth guidance. WELL and VTR show strong occupancy and FFO growth, while OHI and CTRE offer higher yields with varying risks.

CareTrust REIT (CTRE) acquired a skilled nursing portfolio in the Southwest for $400 million, investing $380 million via a joint venture. The portfolio includes 2,622 beds and is leased long-term. The deal was funded with cash and equity forward proceeds. CTRE expects an 8.6% stabilized yield and has $600 million in near-term opportunities. Shares closed at $38.11 on Monday, down 1.32%.

Cohen & Steers said it will change constituents in its Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM), International Realty Majors Portfolio Index (IRP) and Realty Majors Portfolio Index (RMP), effective after the close Aug. 21, 2026. CareTrust REIT (CTRE) will be added to RMP and GRM. TAG Immobilien (TEG.GR) and Keppel DC REIT (KDCREIT.SP) are added to GRM and IRP, while Vonovia (VNA.GR), KDX Realty Investment (8972.JP) and LEG Immobilien (LEG.GR) are removed.

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CareTrust REIT (NYSE:CTRE) reported Q2 normalized FFO of $119.7M (+44% YoY) and normalized FAD of $118.5M (+43%), or $0.51 per share. It raised 2026 normalized FFO per share guidance to $2.03 to $2.06 and FAD to $2.01 to $2.04. Management discussed a $540M pipeline, SHOP competition, and liquidity of about $1.4B.

CareTrust REIT, Inc. (CTRE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 CareTrust REIT Announces Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results; Increases 2026 Guidance Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:00 am ET DANA POINT, Calif., August 6, 2026 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) today reported operating

Fitch Ratings said four senior housing REITs, CareTrust (CTRE), National Health Investors (NHI), Sabra (SBRA) and Omega (OHI), earned similar “BBB-” credit ratings. Fitch cited differences in liquidity and leverage, noting a trend to reduce skilled nursing exposure and expand managed operating platforms, including RIDEA structures. It also highlighted U.K. exposure and NHI’s positive outlook factor.

UBS analyst Michael Goldsmith said senior housing and skilled nursing REITs should see positive results ahead of summer earnings, citing muted supply growth, demographic tailwinds, near-90% Q2 occupancy (NIC MAP), and accretive acquisitions. UBS has buy ratings and raised price targets for American Healthcare REIT (to $63), and Welltower (to $271), plus maintained targets for CareTrust REIT ($48) and Omega Healthcare Investors ($54).

CareTrust REIT has priced an underwritten public offering of 12,500,000 shares of its common stock, aiming to raise approximately $509.4 million. The offering is being conducted on a forward basis through forward sale agreements with Wells Fargo Securities and J.P. Morgan Securities, with CareTrust intending to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions or debt repayment. Despite its strong financial health and dividend history, InvestingPro analysis suggests the company may be overvalued.

CareTrust REIT has announced the pricing of an upsized public offering of common stock. The self-administered REIT specializes in the ownership, acquisition, development, and leasing of skilled nursing, senior housing, and other healthcare-related properties. The company's portfolio includes long-term net-leased properties across the United States and United Kingdom.