CareTrust REIT (CTRE) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Aug 28, 2026
CareTrust REIT · Real Estate · ref. ETF XLRE · 50 calls · price $39.36
What the company does: CareTrust REIT, Inc. is a self-administered, publicly traded real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, acquisition, development and leasing of skilled nursing, senior housing and other healthcare-related properties.
📈 CareTrust REIT (CTRE) stock price
$39.36+14.2% over range
Aug 28, 25low $32.9 · high $43.4Aug 27, 26
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60% recommend buying · 5 analysts
📊 JPI status : CareTrust REIT has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 CTRE price target & analyst consensus — price $39.36
The price target · all analysts combined (5 targets)
Highest target · 2 firms of 5$47+19.4%
Median target · of 5 targets$43+9.2%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 5$42+6.7%
Current price$39.36
Where these 5 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
5100%
$42 ↔ $47
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Cantor Fitzgerald — 63% of its targets hit on this sector (8 calls tested). It aims for $43 (+9.2 %), call made on August 11, 2026, maturing on August 11, 2027 (17 d ago).
The 2 reliable analysts
$43+9.2 %
The 3 other firms
$47+19 %
How to read it: the 2 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 2 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $43 median. “The 3 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 5 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy360%
Hold240%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 CTRE price target all
All 50 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 50 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on CTRE most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in CTRE? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about CareTrust REIT? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 CareTrust REIT dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
3.55%annual yield
📈 Steady dividend — 6 yrs of consecutive dividend increases
That's ~$1.45 per share per year.
📈 CareTrust REIT fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 24.9Net margin 62.2 %Revenue growth +3.2 %Average P/E
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. -4 %
2023
Rev +11%
2024
Rev +36%Profit +133%
2025
Rev +61%Profit +156%
🔎 Detailed analyses
✅ Historical analyst reliability on CTRE
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo ↗ | 100% | +29.7% | 8 |
| Raymond James ↗ | 100% | +19.3% | 8 |
| Keybanc ↗ | 91% | +20.6% | 11 |
| RBC Capital ↗ | 86% | +24.0% | 7 |
| BMO Capital ↗ | 83% | +13.7% | 6 |
| Berenberg ↗ | 50% | +13.2% | 2 |
| Canaccord Genuity ↗ | 50% | +4.2% | 2 |
| Wedbush ↗ | 0% | -37.1% | 2 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in CareTrust REIT would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in CareTrust REIT 10 years ago would be worth $3,685 today, i.e. +14%/yr on average. Best year: 2016 (+40%), worst: 2022 (-19%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in CareTrust REIT
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,492 | +49% |
| 3 years ago | $2,172 | +117% |
| 5 years ago | $1,819 | +82% |
Return by year (CareTrust REIT)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +12% | $1,116 (+12%) |
| 2025 | +34% | $1,492 (+49%) |
| 2024 | +21% | $1,803 (+80%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
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📋 All analyst calls on CTRE
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RBC Capital ↗
Aug 14, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$43
Price at call : $39.26 — gap to target +10%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target +9%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51% · +3.1% (102 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 14, 27
matures : Aug 14, 27
Cantor Fitzgerald ↗
Aug 10, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$43
Price at call : $40.42 — gap to target +6%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target +9%
🎯 on CTRE : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 62.5% · +10.2% (8 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 10, 27
matures : Aug 10, 27
BMO Capital ↗
Jun 15, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$47
Price at call : $37.03 — upside +27%
Today : $39.36 — upside +19%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 42.9% · +0.6% (42 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 15, 27
matures : Jun 15, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jun 1, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$47
Price at call : $38.73 — upside +21%
Today : $39.36 — upside +19%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 1, 27
matures : Jun 1, 27
▲ Outperform · 🎯$42
Price at call : $38.32 — upside +10%
Today : $39.36 — upside +7%
🎯 on CTRE : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 48.4% · -1.4% (64 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 2, 27
matures : Apr 2, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Mar 26, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$42
Price at call : $37.13 — upside +13%
Today : $39.36 — upside +7%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 26, 27
matures : Mar 26, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Feb 24, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$44
Price at call : $40.93 — upside +8%
Today : $39.36 — upside +12%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51% · +3.1% (102 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 24, 27
matures : Feb 24, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$48
Price at call : $39.94 — upside +20%
Today : $39.36 — upside +22%
🎯 on CTRE : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 53.3% · +9.2% (30 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 18, 27
matures : Feb 18, 27
See the other 42 calls, newest to oldest
Cantor Fitzgerald ↗
Feb 17, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$42
Price at call : $41.12 — gap to target +2%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on CTRE : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 62.5% · +10.2% (8 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 17, 27
matures : Feb 17, 27
Citizens
Jan 22, 26
▲ Market Outperform · 🎯$44
Price at call : $36.54 — upside +20%
Today : $39.36 — upside +12%
🎯 on CTRE : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 22, 27
matures : Jan 22, 27
BMO Capital ↗
Jan 9, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$43
Price at call : $37.33 — upside +15%
Today : $39.36 — upside +9%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 42.9% · +0.6% (42 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 9, 27
matures : Jan 9, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$43
Price at call : $37.33 — upside +15%
Today : $39.36 — upside +9%
🎯 on CTRE : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 53.3% · +9.2% (30 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 8, 27
matures : Jan 8, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$43
Price at call : $36.34 — upside +18%
Today : $39.36 — upside +9%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Real estate : 52.9% · +0.4% (70 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 16, 26
matures : Dec 16, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$40
Price at call : $37.76 — upside +6%
Today : $39.36 — upside +2%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 55.6% · +9.9% (72 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 4, 26
matures : Dec 4, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Nov 25, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$41
Price at call : $37.44 — upside +10%
Today : $39.36 — upside +4%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 25, 26
matures : Nov 25, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$42
Price at call : $36.91 — upside +14%
Today : $39.36 — upside +7%
🎯 on CTRE : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 53.3% · +9.2% (30 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 18, 26
matures : Nov 18, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Nov 10, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$41
Price at call : $36.5 — upside +12%
Today : $39.36 — upside +4%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51% · +3.1% (102 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 10, 26
matures : Nov 10, 26
Cantor Fitzgerald ↗
Oct 1, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$37
Price at call : $35.07 — gap to target +6%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -6%
🎯 on CTRE : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 62.5% · +10.2% (8 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 1, 26
matures : Oct 1, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Aug 27, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$38
Price at call : $34.46 — upside +10%
Today : $39.36 — upside -3%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 27, 26
matures : Aug 27, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$36
Price at call : $33.71 — upside +7%
Today : $39.36 — upside -9%
Expected +7% · Actual +15% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 55.6% · +9.9% (72 calls)
+15.0%
stock +15% · XLRE +10%
matured Aug 14, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Jun 2, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$32
Price at call : $28.81 — upside +11%
Today : $39.36 — upside -19%
Expected +11% · Actual +32% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
+32.0%
stock +32% · XLRE +4%
matured Jun 2, 26
▼ Underperform · 🎯$26
Price at call : $28.81 — upside -10%
Today : $39.36 — upside -34%
Expected -10% · Actual +39% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTRE : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 22.2% · -9.9% (18 calls)
-39.3%
stock +39% · XLRE +1%
matured Mar 14, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Mar 10, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$31
Price at call : $26.07 — upside +19%
Today : $39.36 — upside -21%
Expected +19% · Actual +53% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
+52.6%
stock +53% · XLRE +2%
matured Mar 10, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Feb 21, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$32
Price at call : $25.04 — upside +28%
Today : $39.36 — upside -19%
Expected +28% · Actual +62% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51% · +3.1% (102 calls)
+61.7%
stock +62% · XLRE +3%
matured Feb 21, 26
▼ Underperform · 🎯$26
Price at call : $26.74 — upside -3%
Today : $39.36 — upside -34%
Expected -3% · Actual +35% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTRE : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 22.2% · -9.9% (18 calls)
-34.9%
stock +35% · XLRE -1%
matured Jan 2, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Dec 9, 24
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$32
Price at call : $28.84 — gap to target +11%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -19%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 42.9% · +0.6% (42 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 9, 25
matures : Dec 9, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$34
Price at call : $30.33 — upside +12%
Today : $39.36 — upside -14%
Expected +12% · Actual +12% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 55.6% · +9.9% (72 calls)
+12.1%
stock +12% · XLRE -5%
matured Oct 7, 25
BMO Capital ↗
Oct 7, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$34
Price at call : $30.49 — upside +12%
Today : $39.36 — upside -14%
Expected +12% · Actual +13% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 42.9% · +0.6% (42 calls)
+13.5%
stock +13% · XLRE -4%
matured Oct 7, 25
Wells Fargo ↗
Oct 1, 24
▲ Overweight · 🎯$34
Price at call : $30.65 — upside +11%
Today : $39.36 — upside -14%
Expected +11% · Actual +14% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
+14.4%
stock +14% · XLRE -5%
matured Oct 1, 25
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 22, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$31
Price at call : $29.21 — upside +6%
Today : $39.36 — upside -21%
Expected +6% · Actual +17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51% · +3.1% (102 calls)
+17.0%
stock +17% · XLRE -3%
matured Aug 22, 25
Deutsche Bank ↗
Jul 1, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$27
Price at call : $25.14 — gap to target +7%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -31%
🎯 on CTRE : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 58.8% · +3.6% (51 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 1, 25
matures : Jul 1, 25
Wells Fargo ↗
May 30, 24
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$26
Price at call : $25.57 — gap to target +2%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -34%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 30, 25
matures : May 30, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$26
Price at call : $24.94 — gap to target +4%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -34%
🎯 on CTRE : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 22.2% · -9.9% (18 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 29, 25
matures : May 29, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$27
Price at call : $24.69 — upside +9%
Today : $39.36 — upside -31%
Expected +9% · Actual +16% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 55.6% · +9.9% (72 calls)
+16.1%
stock +16% · XLRE +10%
matured May 9, 25
RBC Capital ↗
Jan 31, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$24
Price at call : $20.98 — upside +14%
Today : $39.36 — upside -39%
Expected +14% · Actual +26% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51% · +3.1% (102 calls)
+26.3%
stock +26% · XLRE +7%
matured Jan 30, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$25
Price at call : $21.79 — upside +15%
Today : $39.36 — upside -36%
Expected +15% · Actual +21% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 55.6% · +9.9% (72 calls)
+21.1%
stock +21% · XLRE +3%
matured Jan 4, 25
Wells Fargo ↗
Nov 27, 23
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$23
Price at call : $22.95 — gap to target +0%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -42%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 26, 24
matures : Nov 26, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$23
Price at call : $20.49 — upside +12%
Today : $39.36 — upside -42%
Expected +12% · Actual +49% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Real estate : 52.9% · +0.4% (70 calls)
+49.1%
stock +49% · XLRE +24%
matured Sep 19, 24
RBC Capital ↗
Sep 12, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$23
Price at call : $20.15 — upside +14%
Today : $39.36 — upside -42%
Expected +14% · Actual +50% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51% · +3.1% (102 calls)
+49.8%
stock +50% · XLRE +22%
matured Sep 11, 24
BMO Capital ↗
Aug 16, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$24
Price at call : $19.81 — upside +21%
Today : $39.36 — upside -39%
Expected +21% · Actual +41% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 42.9% · +0.6% (42 calls)
+40.6%
stock +41% · XLRE +15%
matured Aug 15, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$23
Price at call : $20.92 — upside +10%
Today : $39.36 — upside -42%
Expected +10% · Actual +27% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 unranked overall
+26.9%
stock +27% · XLRE +7%
matured Jul 26, 24
RBC Capital ↗
May 16, 23
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$19
Price at call : $19.47 — gap to target -2%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -52%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51% · +3.1% (102 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 15, 24
matures : May 15, 24
Wells Fargo ↗
May 11, 23
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$22
Price at call : $19.93 — gap to target +10%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -44%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 10, 24
matures : May 10, 24
Wells Fargo ↗
Apr 20, 23
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$21
Price at call : $19.43 — gap to target +8%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -47%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 19, 24
matures : Apr 19, 24
Wells Fargo ↗
Apr 20, 23
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$21
Price at call : $19.43 — gap to target +8%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -47%
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 19, 24
matures : Apr 19, 24
▲ Overweight · 🎯$22
Price at call : $20.11 — upside +9%
Today : $39.36 — upside -44%
Expected +9% · Actual +14% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 55.6% · +9.9% (72 calls)
+14.1%
stock +14% · XLRE -6%
matured Feb 14, 24
Raymond James ↗
Dec 6, 22
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$24
Price at call : $20 — upside +20%
Today : $39.36 — upside -39%
Expected +20% · Actual +12% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 52% · +3.8% (175 calls)
+11.8%
stock +12% · XLRE -0%
matured Dec 6, 23
Raymond James ↗
Nov 1, 22
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$22
Price at call : $18.56 — upside +19%
Today : $39.36 — upside -44%
Expected +19% · Actual +18% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CTRE : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 52% · +3.8% (175 calls)
+18.5%
stock +18% · XLRE -9%
matured Nov 1, 23
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$19
Price at call : $17.31 — gap to target +10%
Today : $39.36 — gap to target -52%
🎯 on CTRE : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 49.5% · -1.2% (109 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 21, 23
matures : Oct 21, 23
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy CareTrust REIT stock?
This isn't buy advice. For CareTrust REIT, the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $43.00 (+9% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (8 calls tracked on CareTrust REIT). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy CareTrust REIT? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on CareTrust REIT is $47.00 (+19% above today's price); the average is $43.00. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on CareTrust REIT on our site before trusting it.
Is CareTrust REIT still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 8 analysts have a real record on CareTrust REIT, the best hitting 100% over 8 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in CareTrust REIT? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in CTRE (and why hesitate).
What has CareTrust REIT's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: CTRE performance & returns.
Does CareTrust REIT pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: CTRE's dividend.
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