Ventas price target raised to $56 from $53 at Mizuho

Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Ventas to $56 from $53 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Despite valuations screening somewhat expensive, healthcare real estate investment trusts have several positive drivers heading into 2024, including, fundamental strength – specifically pricing power, inflection in sentiment towards certain segments, growing external growth opportunities, and a supportive macro environment, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Skilled nursing is the firm’s preferred sub-sector followed closely by senior housing. Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) and Welltower (WELL) remain Mizuho’s top picks, and it added Ventas (VTR) as a top pick as well.