Welltower Surges to 272nd in Trading Volume Ranking Despite Stock Price Drop

On May 12, 2025, Welltower (WELL) saw a significant increase in trading volume, reaching $4.70 billion, marking a 78.55% rise from the previous day. This surge placed Welltower at the 272nd position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, despite the high trading volume, Welltower's stock price fell by 2.38%.

Scotiabank has raised its price target for Welltower from $166 to $170, while maintaining an Outperform rating on the shares. This adjustment reflects the firm's confidence in Welltower's potential for growth and its strategic investments in healthcare infrastructure.

Welltower is a real estate investment trust focused on healthcare infrastructure. The company invests in seniors housing operators, post-acute providers, and health systems to fund the real estate infrastructure needed to scale care delivery models and improve overall healthcare experiences. Welltower's properties are concentrated in high-growth markets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, including seniors housing and post-acute communities, as well as outpatient medical properties.