Ventas Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Ventas Inc (VTR)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.5% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 106.9%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 11.03 | 56,582,774 | +2.7 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 8.04 | 41,261,965 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 6.90 | 35,379,149 | +25.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.02 | 30,866,845 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.81 | 29,798,498 | +0.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| FMR Inc | 5.31 | 27,251,339 | -6.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| Principal Financial Group Inc | 2.72 | 13,969,657 | -8.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.63 | 13,501,043 | +3.9 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Investor | 3.53 | 18,088,066 | +0.0 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.02 | 15,477,527 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lustig Matthew J | Director | 95,735 | 8,395,934 $ | Jul 16, 2026 | direct |
| Martino Roxanne M | Director | 66,846 | 5,862,367 $ | Jul 16, 2026 | direct |
| Barnes Melody C | Director | 35,379 | 3,102,701 $ | Jul 16, 2026 | direct |
| Smith Maurice S | Director | 31,311 | 2,746,007 $ | Jul 16, 2026 | direct |
| Roy Sumit | Director | 24,872 | 2,181,231 $ | Jul 16, 2026 | direct |
| Nader Marguerite M | Director | 23,544 | 2,064,771 $ | Jul 16, 2026 | direct |
| Embler Michael J | Director | 19,274 | 1,690,292 $ | Jul 16, 2026 | direct |
| Wattula Andy | EVP OM&R-Ventas/Pres&CEO-LHS | 15,008 | 1,316,202 $ | Aug 1, 2026 | direct |
| Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr. | Director | 9,943 | 872,021 $ | Jul 16, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Wattula Andy | EVP OM&R-Ventas/Pres&CEO-LHS | Other | 4,314 | 93.51 | 403,402 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Wattula Andy | EVP OM&R-Ventas/Pres&CEO-LHS | Other | 10,694 | 93.51 | 999,996 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Rodriguez Joe Vasquez Jr. | Director | Other | 49 | 95.04 | 4,657 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Smith Maurice S | Director | Other | 72 | 95.04 | 6,843 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Smith Maurice S | Director | Other | 56 | 95.04 | 5,322 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Martino Roxanne M | Director | Other | 174 | 95.04 | 16,537 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Barnes Melody C | Director | Other | 72 | 95.04 | 6,843 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Roy Sumit | Director | Other | 72 | 95.04 | 6,843 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Roy Sumit | Director | Other | 47 | 95.04 | 4,467 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Nader Marguerite M | Director | Other | 72 | 95.04 | 6,843 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Embler Michael J | Director | Other | 72 | 95.04 | 6,843 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Lustig Matthew J | Director | Other | 72 | 95.04 | 6,843 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Lustig Matthew J | Director | Other | 210 | 95.04 | 19,958 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.