Why Ventas (VTR) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Ventas, a Chicago-based REIT, is presented as a strong dividend play for income investors with a current yield of 2.37% and an annualized dividend of $2.08, up 8.3% year-over-year. The company expects earnings to expand with a 2026 consensus estimate of $3.89 per share (11.78% growth), though it carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).