CTRE Should I Buy

Wells Fargo analyst John Kilichowski raised the firm's price target on CareTrust REIT to $42 from $41 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm continues to view Senior Housing as a most preferred sector within the REIT space as fundamentals continue to point towards same-store net operating income growth levels in 2026 that can approximate or surpass 2025 levels. Wells remains constructive on skilled nursing facilities as well but with more caution near-term nearing state budgetary season and look for greater visibility on how states will reapportion dollars following the Medicaid cuts.