Strong Financial Performance: Ventas reported a normalized FFO of $0.84 per share for Q1 2025, representing an 8% increase year-over-year. The company's same-store cash NOI grew by 7%, driven predominantly by a 14% growth in its Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP), showcasing strong demand and operational improvements.
Positive Growth Projections: The company continues to project a 7% normalized FFO per share growth for the full year 2025, with expectations that the senior housing business will account for over half of Ventas's NOI by year-end. This projection is supported by strong demographic trends, particularly with the over-80 population increasing significantly.
Increased Investment Activity: Ventas has expanded its full-year investment guidance from $1 billion to $1.5 billion due to a robust pipeline of opportunities in senior housing. The company has successfully closed approximately $900 million in senior housing investments year-to-date, demonstrating a commitment to growing its portfolio in high-demand markets.