Market Cap
$8.6B
CTRE
CareTrust REIT, Inc.
$36.39 ▲ +1.34%
Prev close $35.91Market cap$8.6B
ConsensusStrong Buy
12-mo target$45.15 (+24.1%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 8/10
High Impact Filing (7/10)35 New Institutional Positions15 Institutional Exits Real Estate
Snapshot
The big-picture read on CTRE right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Mid Cap
Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy (84%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$7.5B
Inst. Activity
35 buys / 15 sells
SEC Reports
4
Price chart 30d -8.0%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 30, 2026 short_volume
Aug 4, 2026 SEC Short Volume: CTRE — 55.3% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 407,455 | Exempt: 7,295 | TRF Vol: 736,631 | Short Ratio: 55.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark p
Five institutional investors accumulated $66.4M in CareTrust REIT during Q2 2026, led by Daiwa Securities Group adding $
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 5/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
3,397,692 shares ($137.1M)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
May 21, 2026 SEC Daiwa Securities Group Inc. — ADD
3,105,050 shares ($125.3M)
CareTrust REIT completed the full exercise of the underwriters' overallotment option for 1,875,000 shares of common stoc
8-K — Impact 5/10
CareTrust REIT files a prospectus supplement for a forward sale of 12.5M shares (plus 1.875M option) at $40.225/share, e
424B5 — Impact 6/10
Jan 31, 2026 Insider
BEALE LAUREN surrendered for taxes 12,208 shares
Chief Accounting Officer @ $37.34 ($455.8K)
Jan 31, 2026 Insider
Callister James surrendered for taxes 46,267 shares
CIO and Secretary @ $37.34 ($1.7M)
Analyst ratings buy % +2.4%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
84% rate it Buy or better · 19 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 54% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | RBC Capital | DOWNGRADE | Sector Perform | 55% |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 49% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | BMO Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 53% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 54% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 84% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 88% |
Price targets
Where 13 covering analysts think CTRE trades over the next 12 months.
$45.15 +24.1% upside Strong Buy
Current$36.39 Low$43.00 Median$45.00 High$49.00 13 analysts
$43.00$49.00
Analyst rating Strong Buy· 1.3/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
4 SEC filing reports analyzed · 3 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral · avg impact 5.8/10.
BULLISHINST-CLUSTER5/10
Five institutional investors accumulated $66.4M in CareTrust REIT during Q2 2026, led by Daiwa Secur
Aug 4, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K5/10
CareTrust REIT completed the full exercise of the underwriters' overallotment option for 1,875,000 s
May 21, 2026
BULLISH424B56/10
CareTrust REIT files a prospectus supplement for a forward sale of 12.5M shares (plus 1.875M option)
May 20, 2026
BULLISHDEFA14A7/10
CareTrust REIT is holding its 2026 annual meeting, seeking shareholder approval for executive compen
Mar 24, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CTRE — 55.3% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 407,455 | Exempt: 7,295 | TRF Vol: 736,631 | Short Ratio: 55.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CTRE — 60.5% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 356,132 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 588,501 | Short Ratio: 60.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CTRE — 57.2% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 389,949 | Exempt: 332 | TRF Vol: 682,196 | Short Ratio: 57.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CTRE — 63.6% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 331,189 | Exempt: 9 | TRF Vol: 520,547 | Short Ratio: 63.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CTRE — 68.1% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 438,997 | Exempt: 99 | TRF Vol: 645,041 | Short Ratio: 68.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.43 | $0.40–$0.53 | 29.6% | -0.6% | 2↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | 5 |
| Next Q | $0.44 | $0.40–$0.53 | 22.3% | -0.3% | 2↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | 5 |
| Current FY | $1.73 | $1.56–$2.05 | 27.5% | -4.2% | 1↑ 1↓ | $0.6B | 3 |
| Next FY | $1.77 | $1.39–$2.30 | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2↑ 0↓ | $0.8B | 5 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.430 | — |
| 7d ago | $0.428 | +0.002 |
| 30d ago | $0.432 | -0.003 |
| 60d ago | $0.425 | +0.005 |
| 90d ago | $0.425 | +0.005 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own CTRE (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $7.5B total value (185,210,628 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, STATE. Net buying activity: 35 institutions added/increased vs 15 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 40,725,896 | $1.6B | 22.0% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 20,892,354 | $843.0M | 11.3% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 12,447,546 | $507.0M | 6.8% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 10,635,822 | $429.2M | 5.7% | — |
| FMR LLC | 10,513,145 | $424.2M | 5.7% | — |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 9,695,110 | $391.2M | 5.2% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 7,485,392 | $302.1M | 4.0% | — |
| Nuveen, LLC | 5,034,682 | $203.1M | 2.7% | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 4,682,918 | $189.0M | 2.5% | — |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | 3,567,847 | $144.0M | 1.9% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 3,397,692 | — | $137.1M |
| Daiwa Securities Group Inc. | ADD | 1,982,935 | 3,105,050 | +56.6% | $125.3M |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 1,943,515 | 2,570,606 | +32.3% | $103.7M |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | TRIM | 3,405,183 | 2,203,653 | -35.3% | $88.9M |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | ADD | 1,052,084 | 1,817,723 | +72.8% | $73.3M |
| VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | DOUBLED | 789,184 | 1,594,647 | +102.1% | $64.3M |
| UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC | DOUBLED | 4,003 | 1,411,896 | +35170.9% | $57.0M |
| CENTERSQUARE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | NEW | — | 1,294,118 | — | $52.2M |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | TRIM | 2,137,548 | 1,079,014 | -49.5% | $43.5M |
| ADAGE CAPITAL PARTNERS GP, L.L.C. | ADD | 720,000 | 960,000 | +33.3% | $38.7M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
3 insiders, 5 transactions. Net $0.00 — $0.00 bought, $0.00 sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | BEALE LAUREN | Chief Accounting Officer | TAX W/H | 12,208 | $37.34 | $455.8K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Callister James | CIO and Secretary | TAX W/H | 46,267 | $37.34 | $1.7M |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Sedgwick David M. | President and CEO | AWARD | 99,240 | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Sedgwick David M. | President and CEO | TAX W/H | 114,274 | $37.34 | $4.3M |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Callister James | CIO and Secretary | AWARD | 58,379 | — | — |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for CTRE.
Shares short
16,242,115
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+5.3%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
8.2
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈6.9%
Estimate — not % of float
All CTRE filing & press-release reports (4)
- INST-CLUSTER reportAug 4, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 21, 2026
- 424B5 reportMay 20, 2026
- DEFA14A reportMar 24, 2026