Chicago, Illinois-based Ventas, Inc. (VTR) is a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates properties serving the growing and aging U.S. population. Valued at a market cap of $47.9 billion, the company’s portfolio spans senior housing communities, outpatient medical buildings, research facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare properties across North America and the U.K.
This healthcare REIT has been quietly stealing the spotlight from the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of VTR have rallied 35.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 22.4%. The momentum has carried into 2026 as well, with VTR up 20.7% YTD, versus a 13.3% advance for the benchmark.
