

WELL's SHO portfolio posts 20.5% SSNOI growth as acquisitions and capital recycling support its seniors housing focus.

The leading edge of 70 million baby boomers just started turning 80, and new senior housing construction sits at record lows.

Not all REITs are cheap today. Two popular winners look dangerously expensive. Minor growth setbacks could trigger big losses.

Welltower, Simon Property Group, Blackstone, Equinix, and Digital Realty Trust are the five Real Estate stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Real estate stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that own, develop, manage, or finance real estate properties. For stock market investors, they provide exposure to the real estate sector

WELL is trading at historically high valuations, now over 3x the sector average FFO multiple. WELL's shift to the SHOP model and strong senior housing demand have driven double-digit dividend and NOI growth, with Q2 SHOP NOI up 20.5%. Despite operational strength and raised guidance, WELL faces significant downside risk if market sentiment or growth expectations falter.

Temporary headwinds can create major REIT upside. The market often overreacts to short-term problems. Buying quality REITs during downturns can pay off.

RWR delivered higher returns over the past one- and five-year periods, while HAUZ offers lower fees and broader diversification.

Welltower, Prologis, Blackstone, Apollo Global Management, Digital Realty Trust, Equinix, and Macerich are the seven Real Estate stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Real estate stocks are shares of publicly traded companies whose businesses involve owning, developing, managing, financing, or investing in real estate. They include real estate investment trusts (REITs)