Welltower Inc. (WELL) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Welltower shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Welltower stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 61.1 million shares (8.47% of the company), worth about $14.42 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 50.4%.
In Q2 2026, 1,655 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $163.00 billion.
Insiders reported 40 transactions in the last two years: 1 sale worth $286,418 and 1 purchase. The newest one on file is from May 1, 2026 (Bacon Kenneth J, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 1, 2026.
Welltower Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Welltower shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 61.1 million | 8.47% | $14.4B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 46.1 million | 6.40% | $10.9B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 43.4 million | 6.03% | $10.3B |
| State Street Corporation | 42.1 million | 5.85% | $10.0B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (International Investors) | 39.5 million | 5.48% | $9.3B |
| Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. | 36.8 million | 5.11% | $8.7B |
| Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. | 35.3 million | 4.90% | $8.3B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 20.0 million | 2.78% | $4.7B |
| Merrill Lynch International | 19.5 million | 2.71% | $4.6B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 19.4 million | 2.70% | $4.6B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Welltower institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,655 | – | $163.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,550 | 675.0 million | $133.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,498 | 679.0 million | $126.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,406 | 635.0 million | $113.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,334 | 652.0 million | $99.8B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,301 | 641.0 million | $97.9B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,187 | 621.0 million | $78.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,110 | 618.0 million | $78.6B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Welltower insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Kenneth J | May 1, 2026 | Director | -- | – |
| Desalvo Karen B | Feb 26, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Spisso Johnese M | Feb 26, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lopez Dennis G | Feb 26, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Rivera Sergio David | Feb 26, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mcqueen Matthew Grant | Feb 13, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lopez Dennis G | Dec 31, 2025 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mchugh Timothy | Dec 16, 2025 | President | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Fieweger Joshua | Nov 28, 2025 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 154.28 - 208.22 per share. | $30,166 |
| Mchugh Timothy | Nov 28, 2025 | President | Stock Award(Grant) at price 208.22 per share. | $11,036 |
| Mcqueen Matthew Grant | Nov 28, 2025 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 208.22 per share. | $14,784 |
| Mitra Shankh | Nov 28, 2025 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 208.22 per share. | $13,326 |
Newest 12 of 40 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Welltower stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 8.47% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.40%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (6.03%).
How many institutions own Welltower stock?
1,655 institutional holdings reports listed Welltower shares in Q2 2026 worth $163.00 billion.
Are Welltower insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 1 sale and 1 purchase (40 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 1, 2026.
