FrançaisAre analysts right about CareTrust REIT (CTRE)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For CareTrust REIT, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 55% were profitable, average return +18% (53 calls). At 3 months: +6% average return (58% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keybanc | 11 | 64% | +21% |
| Raymond James | 8 | 62% | +19% |
| Wells Fargo | 8 | 62% | +30% |
| RBC Capital | 7 | 71% | +24% |
| BMO Capital | 6 | 33% | +14% |
Valuation
Is CareTrust REIT overvalued, and is it a good time to buy CareTrust REIT right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: CareTrust REIT's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | CareTrust REIT | Sector median (Real Estate) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 24.9 | 29.5 |
| Forward P/E | 22.2 | 34.2 |
| Net margin | 62% | 25% |
👉 CareTrust REIT trades below its sector median (24.9 vs 29.5) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : CareTrust REIT pays about $1.45/share/yr → 3.55% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is CareTrust REIT a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on CareTrust REIT (CTRE) is "Buy" (14 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 55% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is CareTrust REIT's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $43.00 (+9% vs $39.36), ranging from $42.00 to $47.00 (5 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on CareTrust REIT?
Over 1 year, 55% of analyst targets on CareTrust REIT were profitable, for an average return of +18% (across 53 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the CareTrust REIT stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $43.00 within 12 months, i.e. +9% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $47.00, the most cautious $42.00.
What is the CareTrust REIT stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $43.00, +9%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (55%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is CareTrust REIT overvalued?
Its P/E is 24.9, forward P/E 22.2. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.