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Over the past six months, Ventas, Inc. stock has experienced several notable events and positive momentum, rising 23.6% and outperforming the industry's 3.1% growth. Ventas reported excellent first-quarter 2026 results, powered by its senior housing operating portfolio (SHOP), with Normalized Funds From Operations (FFO) per share increasing by 9% year-over-year to $0.94, surpassing analyst estimates. The company's Board approved an 8% quarterly dividend increase. Ventas closed $1.0 billion in senior housing investments in the first quarter of 2026 and $1.7 billion year-to-date through April 2026, with expectations to increase its growth rate. Multiple analysts raised their price targets for Ventas following the strong Q1 results and increased outlook, reflecting confidence in the company's growth trajectory. The company continues to benefit from the demographic trend of an aging population, particularly as the nearly 70 million Baby Boomers begin turning 80 in 2026, driving durable demand for senior housing.