Strong Senior Housing Performance
Shop same-store cash NOI grew nearly 16%, marking the third consecutive year of double-digit growth. Full-year same-store shop occupancy increased by 300 basis points, outperforming market benchmarks.
Record Investment in Senior Housing
Ventas completed over $2 billion in accretive investments focused on senior housing, with $1.4 billion closed in the fourth quarter alone. These investments are expected to yield 7-8% in the first year.
FFO Per Share Exceeds Guidance
Normalized FFO per share for 2024 was $3.19, exceeding the high end of the guidance range. 2025 guidance anticipates further growth with a midpoint of 7% year-over-year increase.
Dividend Increase
Ventas announced a 7% increase in quarterly dividends, reflecting confidence in continued strong performance and cash flow growth.
Improved Leverage and Liquidity
Net debt to EBITDA improved to 6.0 times, entering the long-term target range, with nearly $4 billion in liquidity by the end of 2024.