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Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR), a prominent player in the Health Care REITs industry with a market capitalization of nearly $30 billion, saw its Executive Vice President and CFO Robert F. Probst sell 4,098 shares of common stock on July 18, 2025, for a total of $271,454. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $66.24 to $66.26, close to the current trading price of $65.82.
The sale followed the exercise of 4,098 stock options at a price of $63.24 per share, totaling $259,157. The option exercise and subsequent sale were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Probst on February 19, 2025. These options were fully vested and scheduled to expire within the next 16 months. The transaction comes as Ventas demonstrates strong performance, with a year-to-date return of ~13% and analyst price targets ranging from $69 to $84.
Following the transaction, Probst directly owns 168,364 shares of Ventas, Inc. common stock and holds unexercised options for 96,675 shares. According to InvestingPro, Ventas maintains a GOOD financial health score and has consistently paid dividends for 27 consecutive years, making it a notable stock for income-focused investors. For deeper insights into VTR’s valuation and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Ventas Inc . reported its Q1 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of 10 cents, compared to the forecast of 9 cents. The company’s revenue also exceeded projections, reaching $1.36 billion against the anticipated $1.32 billion. Ventas has priced a $500 million public offering of senior notes, set to mature in 2032, with an interest rate of 5.100%. The proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment. JPMorgan upgraded Ventas’ stock rating from Neutral to Overweight, citing strong growth trends and favorable valuation compared to peers. The upgrade reflects Ventas’ robust internal and external growth dynamics, particularly in its Senior Housing (NASDAQ:DHC) Operating Portfolio, which showed a 13.6% increase in same-store cash net operating income. Ventas is scheduled to present at the upcoming Nareit’s REITweek 2025 Investor Conference, where it plans to provide further updates on its business operations. The company has also increased its full-year investment guidance from $1 billion to $1.5 billion, indicating confidence in its growth strategy.
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