WELL
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Welltower Inc. (WELL) closed at $216.91 as of 2026-05-01, trading 88.8% above its 200-week moving average of $114.90. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 82.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 73, WELL is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, WELL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WELL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +30.1%.
With a market cap of $153.1 billion, WELL is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.7%. Return on equity stands at 3.7%. The stock trades at 3.6x book value.
Share count has increased 42.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WELL would have grown to $8100, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.1% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming WELL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $3,029,200.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 29.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WELL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WELL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying WELL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +36.8% after 12 months (median +34.0%), compared to +16.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.5% vs +31.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WELL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WELL has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +30.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1981 | Mar 1981 | 3 | 2.9% | +2.3% | +47471.4% |
| May 1981 | Jun 1981 | 3 | 1.5% | +2.2% | +46414.3% |
| Aug 1981 | Dec 1981 | 17 | 6.5% | +2.2% | +45403.1% |
| Jan 1982 | Jan 1982 | 2 | 1.7% | +16.7% | +46414.3% |
| Feb 1982 | May 1982 | 14 | 5.9% | +30.0% | +46414.3% |
| May 1982 | Aug 1982 | 12 | 5.7% | +53.3% | +46414.3% |
| Oct 1988 | May 1989 | 28 | 17.3% | +29.1% | +22841.6% |
| Sep 1990 | Oct 1990 | 2 | 1.2% | +58.0% | +19043.9% |
| Jul 1995 | Jan 1996 | 22 | 16.6% | +25.9% | +7648.0% |
| Aug 1999 | Jul 2000 | 50 | 27.6% | +9.3% | +5062.5% |
| Aug 2000 | Sep 2000 | 1 | 1.6% | +54.5% | +4771.3% |
| Sep 2000 | Jan 2001 | 17 | 8.1% | +49.9% | +4754.4% |
| Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 | 2 | 4.3% | +30.7% | +1218.1% |
| Feb 2009 | Jun 2009 | 16 | 24.5% | +35.2% | +1321.4% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 4 | 7.6% | +34.6% | +1210.2% |
| Nov 2015 | Nov 2015 | 1 | 0.5% | +11.1% | +447.7% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 1 | 7.7% | +27.2% | +478.1% |
| Jan 2018 | Jun 2018 | 25 | 18.0% | +16.0% | +362.4% |
| Jul 2018 | Jul 2018 | 1 | 0.0% | +41.3% | +352.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 35 | 42.9% | +51.3% | +403.4% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 3.1% | +43.2% | +310.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Jan 2023 | 16 | 18.1% | +28.2% | +253.5% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 3 | 3.5% | +39.6% | +241.7% |
| Average | 12 | — | +30.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WELL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Welltower Inc. (WELL) is currently 88.8% above its 200-week moving average of $114.90. It would need to fall to $114.90 to cross below the line.
What is WELL's 200-week moving average price?
Welltower Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $114.90 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WELL drops below its 200-week moving average?
WELL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +30.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is WELL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WELL as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 73 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 1.7%. Return on equity is 3.7%. Price-to-book is 3.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WELL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in WELL would have grown to $8100, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 14.1% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. WELL has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WELL pay a dividend?
Yes. Welltower Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 136.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01