CareTrust REIT (NYSE:CTRE) Stock

CARETRUST REIT INC

CareTrust REIT

CareTrust REIT Inc is a self-administered, publicly-traded REIT engaged in the ownership, acquisition, financing, development and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing and other healthcare-related properties. The company has one reportable segment consisting of investments in healthcare-related real estate assets. It generates revenues by leasing healthcare-related properties to healthcare operators in triple-net lease arrangements, under which the tenant is solely responsible for the costs related to the property.

CareTrust REIT's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.52 million shares sold short, which is 3.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.22 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>CareTrust REIT Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748883619_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CareTrust REIT has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CareTrust REIT's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CareTrust REIT's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.82%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into CareTrust REIT's Recent Short Interest

Wells Fargo analyst John Kilichowski maintains CareTrust REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $31 to $32.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on CareTrust REIT, Raises Price Target to $32

CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) ("CareTrust" or the "Company") announced today that, together with a joint venture partner, it has acquired a portfolio of skilled nursing facilities located in the Pacific Northwest for a total purchase price of approximately $146 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
The portfolio consists of 10 facilities comprising 911 licensed beds located across Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The acquisition was completed through a joint venture arrangement entered into between CareTrust and a large third-party healthcare real estate owner. At closing, CareTrust provided common equity and preferred equity investments totaling approximately $141 million at an initial contractual yield on its combined investment in the joint venture of approximately 9.0%. The total investment amount was funded using a combination of cash on hand and a draw from the Company's revolving credit line, which brought the outstanding balance on the revolver to approximately $475 million. The joint venture has leased the facilities to two existing tenants who each have strong rent coverage on existing leased CareTrust properties and deep operating experience pursuant to new 15-year triple-net leases that include extension options and annual escalators.
Joe Callan, Senior Vice President of Investments, added, "This acquisition further underscores the favorable investment environment we are seeing and highlights CareTrust's unique ability to leverage its operator roots to grow our portfolio with high-quality tenants."
The closing of this transaction brings the Company's annual investment total to approximately $1.1 billion. Mr. Callister noted, "After a busy 2024 deploying over $1.5 billion in skilled nursing and seniors housing investments, the momentum continues in 2025. We're excited to announce this transaction after closing the Care REIT acquisition in May to highlight the concurrent opportunities in the US and UK to grow our portfolio. With our balance sheet strength, we're positioned to pursue those opportunities in both markets simultaneously."
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Caretrust REIT Acquires Portfolio Of Skilled Nursing Facilities In Pacific Northwest For About $146M, Inclusive Of Transaction Costs

CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) ("CareTrust") announced today the closing of a new senior unsecured term loan and the hiring of two talented real estate professionals. These actions further bolster its growth platform and strengthen the Company's long-term prospects at a time of accelerating investment in its healthcare portfolio.
New Term Loan
The Company closed on an amendment to its existing credit agreement with KeyBank National Association and a syndicate of leading financial institutions to add a new $500 million unsecured term loan (the "Term Loan") to its existing $1.2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. The Company currently expects to use borrowings under the Term Loan to pay off the revolver balance of approximately $475 million, to fund acquisitions and for general corporate purposes. The Term Loan initially matures in May 2030, with an uncommitted accordion feature allowing for up to $800 million in additional borrowing capacity.

CareTrust REIT Closes Amendment, Enhancing Credit Facility With $500M Term Loan

CareTrust REIT's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 21.59% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.89 million shares sold short, which is 3.45% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.32 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>CareTrust REIT Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746190818_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CareTrust REIT has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CareTrust REIT's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CareTrust REIT's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.78%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Is CareTrust REIT Gaining or Losing Market Support?

CareTrust REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) raises FY2025 FFO guidance from $1.68-$1.72 to $1.69-$1.73 vs $1.78 analyst estimate..

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CareTrust REIT Raises FY2025 FFO Guidance from $1.68-$1.72 to $1.69-$1.73 vs $1.78 Est

CareTrust REIT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NASDAQ">CTRE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 20 percent increase over earnings of $0.35 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $96.62 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $83.55 million by 15.65 percent. This is a 53.20 percent increase over sales of $63.07 million the same period last year.

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CareTrust REIT Q1 FFO $0.42, Inline, Sales $96.62M Beat $83.55M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 1, 2025

CareTrust REIT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NASDAQ">CTRE</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-05-01. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that CareTrust REIT will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.43. 
The market awaits CareTrust REIT's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.01 in the last quarter, leading to a 3.67% increase in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at CareTrust REIT's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.39</td>
<td>0.38</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.40</td>
<td>0.38</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746028960_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of CareTrust REIT were trading at $28.79 as of April 29. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 16.06%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Observations about CareTrust REIT</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding CareTrust REIT.
The consensus rating for CareTrust REIT is Outperform, based on 3 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $29.67, there's a potential 3.06% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Healthcare Realty Trust, American Healthcare REIT and Sabra Health Care REIT, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Healthcare Realty Trust, with an average 1-year price target of $16.5, suggesting a potential 42.69% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for American Healthcare REIT, with an average 1-year price target of $35.4, suggesting a potential 22.96% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Sabra Health Care REIT, with an average 1-year price target of $19.0, suggesting a potential 34.0% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Findings: Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Healthcare Realty Trust, American Healthcare REIT and Sabra Health Care REIT, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CareTrust REIT</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>16.32%</td>
<td>$58.93M</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Healthcare Realty Trust</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-7.15%</td>
<td>$176.19M</td>
<td>-2.00%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>American Healthcare REIT</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>12.47%</td>
<td>$112.17M</td>
<td>-1.42%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sabra Health Care REIT</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>11.60%</td>
<td>$122.51M</td>
<td>1.70%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
CareTrust REIT ranks highest in Revenue Growth among its peers. It also leads in Gross Profit. However, it has the lowest Return on Equity. Overall, CareTrust REIT is positioned favorably compared to its peers in terms of financial performance metrics.
<h3>All You Need to Know About CareTrust REIT</h3>
CareTrust REIT Inc is a self-administered, publicly-traded REIT engaged in the ownership, acquisition, financing, development and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing and other healthcare-related properties. The company has one reportable segment consisting of investments in healthcare-related real estate assets. It generates revenues by leasing healthcare-related properties to healthcare operators in triple-net lease arrangements, under which the tenant is solely responsible for the costs related to the property.
<h3>CareTrust REIT's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining CareTrust REIT's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 16.32% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: CareTrust REIT's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 83.56%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): CareTrust REIT's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.95%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): CareTrust REIT's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.64%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: CareTrust REIT's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.14, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CTRE/earnings">To track all earnings releases for CareTrust REIT visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Preview: CareTrust REIT's Earnings

CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) announced today its recommended cash offer for the acquisition of Care REITby CR United Bidco Ltd ("Bidco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CareTrust (the "Acquisition") for 108 pence per share to be full, fair, and final.
The financial terms of the Acquisition therefore will not be increased, save that CareTrust and Bidco reserve the right to revise the financial terms of the Acquisition if: (i) there is an announcement of a possible offer or a firm intention to make an offer for CRT plc by any third party; or (ii) the Panel otherwise provides its consent (such consent to be given only in wholly exceptional circumstances). A more fulsome joint announcement from CareTrust and Care REIT was made today on the Regulatory News Service.

CareTrust REIT Announces Recommended Cash Offer For Care REIT Acquisition by CR United Bidco Ltd at 108 Pence Per Share, Declared Full, Fair, and Final

In the current market session, CareTrust REIT Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) share price is at $28.27, after a 0.07% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 2.15%, but in the past year, went up by 20.20%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744740023_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does CareTrust REIT P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
CareTrust REIT has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 120.58 of the Helath Care REITs industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744740023_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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CareTrust REIT Invests $55M In Two California Senior Care Facilities, Expands Partnerships With Ensign And Kalesta

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CareTrust REIT
CareTrust REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) primary business consists of acquiring, financing, developing and owning real property to be leased to third-party tenants in the healthcare sector.
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CareTrust REIT Raises Quarterly Dividend From $0.29 To $0.335/Share

4 analysts have shared their evaluations of CareTrust REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for CareTrust REIT, revealing an average target of $28.75, a high estimate of $32.00, and a low estimate of $26.00. This current average has decreased by 12.21% from the previous average price target of $32.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741986012_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of CareTrust REIT by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Richard Anderson</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kilichowski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Carroll</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Anderson</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to CareTrust REIT. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of CareTrust REIT compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of CareTrust REIT's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of CareTrust REIT's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CTRE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on CareTrust REIT analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind CareTrust REIT</h2>
CareTrust REIT Inc is a self-administered, publicly-traded REIT engaged in the ownership, acquisition, financing, development and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing and other healthcare-related properties. The company has one reportable segment consisting of investments in healthcare-related real estate assets. It generates revenues by leasing healthcare-related properties to healthcare operators in triple-net lease arrangements, under which the tenant is solely responsible for the costs related to the property.
<h3>CareTrust REIT's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining CareTrust REIT's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 16.32% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: CareTrust REIT's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 83.56%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): CareTrust REIT's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 1.95%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): CareTrust REIT's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.64%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, CareTrust REIT adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Expert Outlook: CareTrust REIT Through The Eyes Of 4 Analysts

Wedbush analyst Richard Anderson reiterates CareTrust REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) with a Underperform and maintains $26 price target.

Reiteration

Wedbush Reiterates Underperform on CareTrust REIT, Maintains $26 Price Target

CareTrust REIT's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.97% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.95 million shares sold short, which is 4.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.86 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>CareTrust REIT Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741878922_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CareTrust REIT has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CareTrust REIT's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CareTrust REIT's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.87%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

CareTrust REIT Agrees To Acquire London-Listed Care REIT plc, Adding 7,500 Beds Across UK In Strategic Cross-Border Expansion

Wells Fargo analyst John Kilichowski maintains CareTrust REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $34 to $31.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on CareTrust REIT, Lowers Price Target to $31

CareTrust REIT's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.35 million shares sold short, which is 3.66% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.85 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>CareTrust REIT Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740503716_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CareTrust REIT has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CareTrust REIT's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CareTrust REIT's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.14%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Press Releases

CareTrust REIT Announces $55 Million Acquisition of Two California Facilities in Separate Transactions

CareTrust REIT, Inc. Announces Recommended Cash Acquisition of Care REIT plc Offer is Best and Final

CareTrust REIT Sets First Quarter Earnings Call for Friday, May 2, 2025

CareTrust REIT Announces First Quarter 2025 Operating Results

CareTrust REIT Closes Acquisition of Care REIT plc, Enters UK Market

CareTrust REIT to Participate in Nareit's REITweek 2025 Investor Conference

CareTrust REIT Receives Investment Grade Rating Upgrade from Fitch Ratings

CareTrust REIT Positions for Continued Growth with New $500 Million Term Loan and New Hires

CareTrust REIT Acquires Pacific Northwest Portfolio for Approximately $146 Million

CareTrust REIT Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.335 per Share

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