CareTrust REIT

CTRE

Market cap $9.05B

CareTrust REIT is upgraded to a strong buy, supported by robust portfolio growth, UK expansion, and sector tailwinds from aging demographics. CTRE outperforms peers in five-year revenue CAGR and ROE and a 10-year price return of +246%, beating the S&P 500. Balance sheet risk is conservative with a BBB- Fitch rating, the lowest D/E ratio among peers at 0.22, and diversified geographic exposure, though tenant concentration with Ensign Group is elevated.

CareTrust REIT is off to a strong start in 2026, supported by a bullish 2026 normalized FFO growth outlook. CTRE expects normalized FFO of $1.90-1.95/share this year, driven by 2025 investments, incremental capital deployment early in 2026, and 2.5% rent indexation. I think the outlook can be revised higher if CTRE makes swift progress on its $500 million investment pipeline. Alternatively, ongoing share issuance may weigh on the outlook.

CareTrust REIT, Inc. (CTRE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

CareTrust REIT (CTRE) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.47 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to FFO of $0.4 per share a year ago.

DANA POINT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CareTrust REIT Announces Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2025 Operating Results.

Thirty-six publicly traded US real estate investment trusts are projected to increase dividend payouts in the first quarter, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence forecasts. The remaining 100 public REITs included in the analysis are predicted to maintain their dividend payout over the quarter. Two manufactured home REITs and two communication REITs are expected to raise their dividends within the first quarter, accounting for roughly 66.7% of both sectors.

NAV Monitor: U.S. REITs End January At Median 16.2% Discount To Net Asset Value

DANA POINT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) (“CareTrust”) announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results after the U.S. markets close on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Representatives of CareTrust's management team will host a conference call to discuss the results and other current matters the following day. Conference Call CareTrust invites current and prospective investors to listen to the call on Friday, February 13,.

DANA POINT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CareTrust REIT, Inc. Announces Tax Treatment of 2025 Dividends.

CareTrust REIT (CTRE) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).