CareTrust REIT Remains A Strong Buy After Q1 Results, Driving The Growth Thesis

CareTrust REIT maintains a strong buy rating, supported by robust portfolio growth and favorable senior care demand trends. CTRE demonstrates impressive EBITDA margins above 86%, with analyst consensus forecasting FFO growth this year and next. The REIT outperforms peers in return on equity and has considerable geographic diversification, with notable expansion into the UK market.

Seeking Alpha • May 13, 2026

CareTrust REIT Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

CareTrust REIT NYSE: CTRE reported a strong start to 2026, highlighting rapid investment activity, higher funds from operations and an increased full-year outlook during its first-quarter earnings call.

MarketBeat • May 9, 2026

CareTrust REIT, Inc. (CTRE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

CareTrust REIT, Inc. (CTRE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2026

CareTrust REIT Announces First Quarter 2026 Operating Results; Increases 2026 Guidance

DANA POINT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CareTrust REIT Announces First Quarter 2026 Operating Results; Increases 2026 Guidance.

Business Wire • May 7, 2026

CareTrust REIT (CTRE) Q1 FFO Meet Estimates

CareTrust REIT (CTRE) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.48 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to FFO of $0.42 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • May 8, 2026

REITs Excel, Earnings Swell, Fed Rebels

U.S. equity markets advanced for a fifth straight week - their longest winning streak since 2024 - as strong earnings, resilient data, and hopes for lasting Iran peace fueled optimism. Investors looked through another oil-price surge and inflationary pressure, focusing instead on corporate resilience and economic strength despite a complex macro backdrop shaped by geopolitical and policy uncertainty. The Fed held rates steady in an unusually fractured 8-4 vote, while Powell's plan to remain on the Board broke precedent and raised politically charged succession questions.

Seeking Alpha • May 3, 2026

CareTrust REIT Announces Approximately $628 Million of Investments

DANA POINT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) (“CareTrust” or the “Company”) announced today the recent closing of investments totaling approximately $628 million. In mid-April, the Company closed on a series of related off market transactions with a quality skilled nursing operator based in California in what is a new relationship for CareTrust. As part of the transaction, CareTrust acquired 15 skilled nursing facilities for approximately $380 million (inclusive of tran.

Business Wire • Apr 27, 2026

CareTrust REIT Receives Investment Grade Rating Upgrade from Moody's

DANA POINT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) (“CareTrust” or the “Company”) announced today that Moody's Ratings (“Moody's”) upgraded the Company's issuer rating and senior unsecured notes to an investment grade rating of Baa3. The outlook was changed from positive to stable following the ratings upgrade. "This investment grade rating from Moody's is a powerful validation of the discipline we've maintained on our balance sheet even as we've met the moment of extraordina.

Business Wire • Apr 27, 2026

10 Dividend Growth Stocks: April 2025

I rank a selection of dividend growth stocks and present the top 10 stocks for consideration. Dividend growth stocks have dividend increase streaks of at least 5 years. To rank stocks, I do a quality assessment and sort candidates by quality scores. My new quality scoring system rates dividend stocks on a 10-point scale across 9 weighted factors. Each factor blends qualitative signals and quantitative metrics.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 24, 2026

CareTrust REIT Sets First Quarter Earnings Call for Friday, May 8, 2026

DANA POINT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CareTrust REIT Sets First Quarter Earnings Call for Friday, May 8, 2026.

Business Wire • Apr 23, 2026