Omega Healthcare Investors' Q3 2025: Contradictions Surface in Investment Strategy, Dividend Growth, and U.K. Market Focus

Date of Call: October 31, 2025

Financials Results

• Revenue: $312M, up from $276M in Q3 2024 (YOY increase driven by net new investments)
• EPS: $0.59 per common share, up from $0.42 in Q3 2024

Guidance:

• Raised and narrowed 2025 adjusted FFO guidance to $3.08–$3.10 per share (midpoint = $3.09; ~8% YOY vs $2.87 in 2024).
• Assumptions: no other accrual revenue changes; Genesis continues to pay full rent under DIP; Maplewood pays $6.3M/month.
• Fourth-quarter G&A expected $13.5M–$14.5M; guidance includes investments closed as of Oct 30 and excludes additional new investments.
• Balance-sheet actions: plan to draw delayed-draw term loan to repay $246M secured debt; assume $56M of maturing loans convert to fee simple.
• Guidance excludes material asset sales or material market interest rate changes.

Business Commentary:

• Revenue and Financial Growth:
• Omega Healthcare Investors reported revenue of $312 million for Q3 2025, up from $276 million in Q3 2024.

• The increase was primarily due to the timing and impact of revenue from net new investments completed throughout 2024 and 2025.

• Dividend Payout and Strategy:

• The company's dividend payout ratio for adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) dropped to 85% and 89% for funds available for distribution (FAD).

• The reduction reflects strong revenue and EBITDA growth, fueled by acquisitions and active portfolio management.

• Investment and Capital Allocation:

• Omega completed over $978 million in new investments through October 2025, with $850 million in real estate investments.

• The company has expanded its investment structures, aligning with operators to achieve higher returns through joint ventures and minority interest investments.

• Portfolio Performance and Credit Quality:

• The company's trailing 12-month operator EBITDAR coverage for its core portfolio increased to 1.55x compared to 1.51x in Q1 2025.
• This improvement is driven by strong credit supporting existing investments and robust demographics, enabling continued business growth with existing free cash flows.

Sentiment Analysis:

Overall Tone: Positive

• Management highlighted AFFO $0.79, raised 2025 AFFO to $3.08–$3.10 (midpoint +8% YOY), stating "occupancy and coverage metrics continue to improve" and "EBITDAR coverage at its highest level in 12 years." Strong liquidity and $978M+ new investments were emphasized.

Q&A:

• Question from Jonathan Hughes (Raymond James & Associates, Inc.): Can you share details on pursuit of higher-growth/RIDEA opportunities — expected investment volume over 12–24 months and target initial yields?
  Response: Will evaluate opportunities case-by-case; investment volume depends on deal flow; willing to accept lower go-in yields for RIDEA if long-term value supports it; target unlevered IRR in low- to mid-teens for these structures.

• Question from Jonathan Hughes (Raymond James & Associates, Inc.): With dividend coverage now below 90% of FAD, what's the potential for future dividend growth versus retaining cash for growth?
  Response: Board-driven decision; pathway exists to increase the dividend as payout ratios move through the 80s toward the 70s, and the balance sheet supports potential near-term increases.

• Question from William John Kilichowski (Wells Fargo Securities, LLC): For the Sabre portfolio you cited 1.46x coverage — how has that trended and what's underlying occupancy and outlook for next 12 months?
  Response: Sabre coverage is trending above 1.46x, occupancy is in the low-90% range, and the operator is outperforming budget.

• Question from William John Kilichowski (Wells Fargo Securities, LLC): Given CCRC and OpCo/PropCo deals this quarter, does this signal a shift from traditional triple-net SNF activity and what does the go-forward pipeline look like?
  Response: Omega has expanded its toolkit (JV/OpCo, RIDEA, loans) but still sees ample triple-net and U.K. opportunities; Sabre-type OpCo deals are uncommon and likely unique.

• Question from Seth Bergey (Citigroup Inc.): What's the geographic focus of the 64-facility JV and why did Sabre monetize real estate — how will they deploy capital?
  Response: JV assets: 58 SNFs and 6 ALFs across DE, IN, NC, OH, PA and VA; Sabre monetized to take liquidity off the table while retaining majority real estate and operating control and to partner for accelerated growth.

• Question from Seth Bergey (Citigroup Inc.): How are you weighing U.S. SNF versus other markets and how might the 2026 pipeline compare to 2025 transaction activity?
  Response: Pipeline looks healthy; could deploy capital at a similar ~$1B cadence if risk-adjusted returns align; expect U.S. SNF, U.K. care homes and non-triple-net U.S. senior housing opportunities, but execution is deal-dependent.

• Question from Juan Sanabria (BMO Capital Markets): Why accept a lower going-in yield on the OpCo investment versus traditional triple-net real estate?
  Response: Accept lower cash yield because of substantial equity upside — Omega's 9.9% share of projected OpCo cash flow exceeds the 8% distribution and management expects risk-adjusted returns in the high teens.

• Question from Juan Sanabria (BMO Capital Markets): How did you value the OpCo and is there EBITDA generated outside the prior lease in the JV structure?
  Response: OpCo generates substantial standalone cash flow beyond the lease; specific valuation details are not disclosed.

• Question from Omotayo Okusanya (Deutsche Bank AG): What growth profile did you underwrite for the Sabre OpCo — similar to public peers like Ensign with high platform growth?
  Response: Underwritten as a platform-growth operator similar to Ensign: growth driven by adding and turning around underperforming assets rather than solely pushing rates or cutting costs.

• Question from Omotayo Okusanya (Deutsche Bank AG): Any opportunity to refinance the ~6.1% debt to lower rates?
  Response: Majority of the debt is HUD (long-term favorable rates); plan is to refinance non-HUD debt into HUD debt where possible to lower overall rates.

• Question from John Pawlowski (Green Street Advisors, LLC): How do wage increase expectations compare U.S. versus U.K. for next year?
  Response: Wage increases generally tracking inflation in both markets; U.K. staffing pressures are less acute than in the U.S.

• Question from John Pawlowski (Green Street Advisors, LLC): Are there pockets where labor availability is resurging and are operators relying more on agency labor?
  Response: No broad increase in agency usage; rural areas are tighter, but operators typically delay admissions rather than rely heavily on agency staff.

• Question from John Pawlowski (Green Street Advisors, LLC): Any glimpses of labor issues from slower migration recently?
  Response: No — they have not observed labor issues stemming from slower migration in recent months.

• Question from Farrell Granath (BofA Securities): Is Sabre aligned to expand into senior housing or remain SNF-focused?
  Response: Sabre is primarily SNF-focused and intends to keep growing that core; occasional ALF acquisitions are possible but not the strategic focus.

• Question from Farrell Granath (BofA Securities): Coverage levels appear near highs — do you see this leveling or continuing to rise?
  Response: Trend remains upward; as occupancy increases further, coverage should continue to grow beyond the current 1.55x level.

• Question from Wesley Golladay (Robert W. Baird & Co.): Are you seeing competition for loan structures with back-end recaps and does being an existing landlord give an advantage?
  Response: Competition is limited; Omega's demonstrated willingness and operator relationships provide a competitive advantage, and the company will grow this product selectively.

• Question from Michael Carroll (RBC Capital Markets): Outlook on doing more OpCo-type deals — do you have others in the pipeline?
  Response: Sabre-type OpCo transactions are rare; there is nothing in the current pipeline to replicate that specific transaction.

• Question from Michael Carroll (RBC Capital Markets): When underwriting OpCo/PropCo deals, do you prioritize existing tenants or could you go outside your roster?
  Response: Prefer known operators because of deeper clinical and financial insight; could consider external operators if comfort and due diligence support it; no imminent deals currently.

• Question from Richard Anderson (Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.): Concern about state Medicaid cuts and indirect impacts on operator profitability — how insulated is the portfolio?
  Response: Monitoring state actions but skilled nursing was largely spared in OBBBA; top states are supportive and many portfolio regions have coverage above averages, providing insulation.

• Question from Richard Anderson (Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.): Maplewood paid $18.7M this quarter (~$74M annualized) — can you ever get back to full $89M?
  Response: Management has delivered meaningful cash flow improvements; with high occupancy they can push rates, so full recovery is visible over time though timing remains uncertain.

• Question from Richard Anderson (Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.): Progress at Second Avenue?
  Response: Second Avenue occupancy is ~96% and essentially full; further cash flow growth is expected via rate increases.

• Question from Vikram Malhotra (Mizuho Securities USA LLC): Clarify the loan repaid in October with upside — how large was the loan and what was the gain?
  Response: It was a $6M loan; operator refinanced the property for $18M; Omega realized a ~$6M gain on repayment and retains contractual upside (50%) on future refinancing or sale, yielding an outsized IRR (~74% on that example).

• Question from Vikram Malhotra (Mizuho Securities USA LLC): Confirm the gain was $6M on that transaction?
  Response: Confirmed — the realized gain on that loan example was $6M.

• Question from Vikram Malhotra (Mizuho Securities USA LLC): Are Sabre's margins similar to Ensign and what RIDEA senior housing opportunities are you pursuing in the U.S.?
  Response: Sabre exhibits very strong, Ensign-like margins; there are U.S. and U.K. RIDEA deals in the document stage, but closures are uncertain.

• Question from Omotayo Okusanya (Deutsche Bank AG): Regarding CMS initiatives to streamline regulations, what suggestions is the industry making and potential impact if adopted?
  Response: Industry is advocating rationalizing the survey and rating process, reducing redundant reporting and avoiding punitive financial penalties for operators that quickly remediate issues — reforms would improve operator margins and reduce unnecessary burdens.

Contradiction Point 1

Investment Strategy and Growth Opportunities

It involves differing perspectives on investment volumes and yields, which are crucial for understanding the company's strategic direction in pursuing higher growth opportunities.

Can you provide details on your higher-growth shops or RIDEA opportunities? What are the expected investment volumes and target initial yields? - Jonathan Hughes(Raymond James)

2025Q3: Regarding investment volumes, it depends on opportunities presenting themselves. Initially, they dipped their toe in with U.K. investments, and they grew their U.S. senior housing portfolio over the past 24 months aggressively. They are open to all types of structures and assets with the focus on long-term value creation, not just initial yield. - Matthew Gourmand(CIO)

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2025Q1: The pipeline is healthy and U.S.-heavy at the moment, but it might shift as the year progresses. - Vikas Gupta(CIO)

Contradiction Point 2

Dividend Growth and Capital Allocation

It involves differing views on future dividend growth versus retaining funds for external growth, which are critical for understanding the company's financial strategy and investor expectations.

How does the Board view future dividend growth compared to retaining funds for external growth? - Jonathan Hughes(Raymond James)

2025Q3: The Board decides on dividends, and they are rapidly approaching the tax limitations in the 80s. They are close to being able to increase the dividend. If you look back, they increased the dividend every quarter for 5 years during a growth period. They aim to return to that type of growth, supported by their balance sheet and capital deployment strategies. - C. Pickett(CEO & Director)

Are there acquisition opportunities between the U.S. and the UK for the rest of the year? - John Kilichowski(Wells Fargo)

2025Q1: We try to generate excess cash that can then be redeployed into growth opportunities for us. And that's where we're in an environment where we're able to create excess cash, whether it's from the portfolio or from the capital markets. - Taylor Pickett(CEO)

Contradiction Point 3

Occupancy and Coverage Trends in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)

It involves differing perspectives on occupancy and coverage trends in SNFs, which are critical for understanding the company's financial health and operational performance.

What are the Sabre portfolio's coverage levels and occupancy trends, and what do they imply for the next 12 months? - William John Kilichowski (Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division)

2025Q3: Sabre's coverage is above the 1.46x. The SNF portfolio occupancy is in the low 90s, indicating strong performance with budgets being outperformed. - Vikas Gupta(CIO)

Occupancy increased but coverage remains unchanged. Can you discuss future increases in rent coverage? - Juan Carlos Sanabria (BMO Capital Markets)

2025Q2: Occupancy ticked up, but coverage stayed flat. Can you discuss future step-ups in rent coverage? - Juan Carlos Sanabria(Analyst)

Contradiction Point 4

U.K. Portfolio Acquisition and Strategy

It involves differing expectations about yield and investment structures in the U.K. portfolio acquisition, which are crucial for financial forecasting and investor expectations.

Why is Omega accepting a lower yield for the OpCo investment, and how was the OpCo valued? - Juan Sanabria (BMO Capital Markets Equity Research)

2025Q2: Sabre's coverage is 1.46x, consistent with our year-end outlook. Sabre's corresponding portfolio occupancy is in the low 90s. - Vikas Gupta(CIO)

How are you experiencing the labor environment, and are you concerned about potential immigration reform affecting the labor pool? - Michael Griffin (Citi)

2025Q3: The 9.9% equity investment in Sabre's parent operating company is expected to yield more than 8% due to strong cash flow, aligning with a high teens risk-adjusted return. - C. Pickett(CEO & Director)

Contradiction Point 5

Investment Strategy and U.K. Market Focus

It involves strategic differences in the company's investment approach and the emphasis on the U.K. market, which could impact capital deployment and international expansion.

Can you provide details on high-growth shop or RIDEA opportunities, including expected investment volumes and initial yields? - Jonathan Hughes (Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division)

2024Q4: Yields are staying close to 10%, allowing for capital deployment. - Unknown Executive

Can you provide details on the investment pipeline including deal sizes, yields, and the mix between fee simple acquisitions and loans? - Jonathan Hughes (Raymond James)

2025Q3: Regarding investment volumes, it depends on opportunities presenting themselves. Initially, they dipped their toe in with U.K. investments, and they grew their U.S. senior housing portfolio over the past 24 months aggressively. They are open to all types of structures and assets with the focus on long-term value creation, not just initial yield. - Matthew Gourmand(President)