CareTrust REIT (CTRE) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

CareTrust REIT (NASDAQ: CTRE) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 1/22/2026 – CareTrust REIT is now covered by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. They set a “market outperform” rating on the stock.
• 1/22/2026 – CareTrust REIT was given a new $44.00 price target on by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc..
• 1/22/2026 – CareTrust REIT is now covered by analysts at Citizens Jmp. They set a “market outperform” rating and a $44.00 price target on the stock.
• 1/8/2026 – CareTrust REIT had its price target raised by analysts at UBS Group AG from $42.00 to $43.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 12/15/2025 – CareTrust REIT had its price target raised by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $41.00 to $43.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 12/4/2025 – CareTrust REIT had its price target raised by analysts at KeyCorp from $36.00 to $40.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.

CareTrust REIT Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 31st were issued a dividend of $0.335 per share. This represents a $1.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.6%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. CareTrust REIT’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 100.00%.

CareTrust REIT, Inc is a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust that acquires and manages net-leased properties serving the senior housing and medical markets. The company’s portfolio spans skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living properties, medical office buildings and life science facilities. By structuring leases on a triple-net basis, CareTrust REIT offers long-term, stable rental income streams while allowing its tenants to operate and maintain their specialized healthcare facilities.

The company’s assets are geographically diversified across the United States, with a concentration in regions experiencing aging demographics and growing demand for senior care services.