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LTC Properties Inc is a healthcare facility real estate investment trust. The company operates one segment that works to invest in seniors housing and healthcare facilities through mortgage loans, property lease transactions, and other investments. Its real estate investments includes different types of properties such as Independent living communities, Assisted living communities, Memory care communities, Skilled nursing centers and other types of properties.

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Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) soared to double-digit gains on Wednesday after the SEC formally acknowledged its exchange-traded fund application.

Litecoin Spikes Over 11% After SEC Acknowledges ETF Filing—Market Regulator Says LTC &#39;Very Similar&#39; To Bitcoin

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Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) surged as one of the market&#39;s biggest gainers Thursday after the Nasdaq stock exchange submitted a request to the SEC to list a spot exchange-traded fund tracking the coin&#39;s price.

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Litecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ltc/usd">LTC</a>) soared to double-digit gains on Wednesday after the SEC formally acknowledged its exchange-traded fund application.
What happened: The regulator solicited comments on the ETF applied by digital asset trading firm Canary Capital and asked for those to be submitted 21 days after publication in the Federal Register.
"Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act," a statement from the filing read.
The development sparked over a 11% increase in LTC, making it the biggest 24-hour gainer among coins valued at $1 billion or more. Its trading volume nearly doubled to $1.19 billion.
Leading ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said the Canary Capital ETF filing was "by far the furthest along checking all the boxes," since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39992759/ethereum-etfs-debut-on-u-s-exchanges-a-new-era-for-digital-assets">the approval of</a> spot Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)-based ETFs last year.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">First alt coin 19b-4 to be acknowledged, rest were told to withdraw by Genz SEC. Throw in the comments from SEC on the S-1 and this filing is by far the furthest along checking all the boxes. Q now is will this SEC wait the full 240 days or approve more rapidly. Unknown. <a href="https://t.co/iXwq9PkLGr">https://t.co/iXwq9PkLGr</a>
&mdash; Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1884715097240854571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Interestingly, the SEC described Litecoin as &#8220;very similar&#8221; to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), the first cryptocurrency with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43064882/bitcoin-etfs-outperform-in-first-year-but-solana-xrp-etfs-face-challenges-expert-says">ETF shares</a> trading on Wall Street.
"No single entity owns or operates the Litecoin Network, the infrastructure of which is collectively maintained by a decentralized user base," the SEC noted.
Why It Matters: The SEC acknowledgment comes roughly two weeks after the Nasdaq stock exchange <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43047964/litecoin-surges-12-after-analyst-says-altcoin-most-likely-to-have-next-etf-after-bitcoin-ethereum">submitted a 19b-4 application</a> to list the ETF, which followed Canary Capital's amended S-1 registration application.
Created from the hard fork of Bitcoin, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38690567/this-bitcoin-offshoot-tops-digital-payments-escapes-sec-scrutiny-but-remains-undervalued-t">Litecoin is widely seen as a commodity</a> and has escaped scrutiny from U.S. regulators.
Meanwhile, odds that a Litecoin ETF would be approved in 2025 stood at <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/litecoin-etf-approved-in-2025">85%</a> as of this writing, according to leading prediction platform Polymarket.
Price Action: At the time of writing, LTC was exchanging hands at $127.51, up 11.1% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the coin was up 14.47%.
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Litecoin Spikes Over 11% After SEC Acknowledges ETF Filing—Market Regulator Says LTC 'Very Similar' To Bitcoin

Litecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ltc/usd">LTC</a>) surged as one of the market's biggest gainers Thursday after the Nasdaq stock exchange submitted a request to the SEC to list a spot exchange-traded fund tracking the coin's price.
What happened: The exchange submitted a 19b-4 <a href="https://listingcenter.nasdaq.com/assets/rulebook/nasdaq/filings/SR-NASDAQ-2025-005.pdf">application </a>with the regulator to list shares of an ETF applied by digital asset trading firm Canary Capital.
The filing of the 19b-4 document marks the second step in the ETF approval process, which followed Canary Capital&#8217;s amended S-1 registration application on Wednesday. According to the rules, the SEC has 240 days to deny or approve the 19b-4 application.
Responding to the filing, leading ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said that Litecoin ETF has "all the boxes checked" and is set to become the first altcoin ETF of 2025.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Litecoin ETF now has all the boxes checked. The first alt coin ETF of 2025 is about to be on the clock. I don&#39;t see any reason why this would be withdrawn either given SEC gave comments on the S-1, litecoin is seen as commodity and there&#39;s new SEC sheriff in town. <a href="https://t.co/DaE7jxlb9s">https://t.co/DaE7jxlb9s</a>
&mdash; Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1879936611506614589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The development spurred a 12% rally in LTC, a coin created from the hard fork of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>). The proof-of-work cryptocurrency witnessed a 50% jump in trading volumes to $2.34 billion.
LTC was up over 22% year-to-date, as excitement around its potential ETF reached a fever peak.
Also dubbed the &#8220;digital silver&#8221; to Bitcoin&#8217;s gold, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38690567/this-bitcoin-offshoot-tops-digital-payments-escapes-sec-scrutiny-but-remains-undervalued-t">Litecoin is widely seen as a commodity</a> and has escaped scrutiny from U.S. regulators.
Interestingly, the Dogecoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) network&#8217;s underlying technology is derived from Litecoin.
Speculative interest in LTC exploded, with a 23% jump in money invested in futures contracts, <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/BitcoinOpenInterest">according </a>to Coinglass.
More than 50% of traders placed bullish bets on the coin, anticipating further increases.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Litecoin was exchanging hands at  $135.30, up 13.81% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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JMP Securities analyst Aaron Hecht upgrades LTC Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>) from Market Perform to Market Outperform and announces $40 price target.

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JMP Securities Upgrades LTC Properties to Market Outperform, Announces $40 Price Target

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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Connor Siversky assumed an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $40 to $43 on Oct. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Michael Lewis maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $33 to $39 on Sept. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 30, Omega Healthcare Investors reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY24 adjusted FFO guidance.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.60%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $17 to $18 on Dec. 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Barrington Research analyst James Goss maintained an Outperform rating with a price target of $21 on Nov. 13. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 12, Outfront Media posted mixed quarterly results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.50%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Connor Siversky assumed an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $36 to $37 on Oct. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Richard Anderson reiterated an Outperform rating and a price target of $40 on Sept. 20. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Recent News: LTC named Wendy Simpson Executive Chairman Of The Board, promoted Pam Kessler and Clint Malin to co-Chief Executive Officers, and Cece Chikhale Tto Chief Financial Officer, effective Dec. 31.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> trend in LTC stock</a>. </li>
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Litecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ltc/usd">LTC</a>) became one of the biggest cryptocurrency gainers Tuesday, outpacing coins with significantly higher market capitalization.&nbsp;
What happened: The proof-of-work cryptocurrency lifted over 5% in the last 24 hours to a market capitalization of $9.23 billion. The coin's trading volume surged 90% to $1.89 billion.
LTC's rally overshadowed heavyweights like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), which fell 2.54% and 4.63%, respectively, in the last 24 hours.
The positive momentum was imparted following Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas' remarks that spot exchange-traded funds tied to LTC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42537836/litecoin-hbar-etfs-could-come-before-xrp-solana-heres-why">could get approval ahead</a> of Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) and XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>).
Balchunas noted that as Litecoin is a hard fork of Bitcoin, it may avoid regulatory scrutiny since it is generally viewed as a commodity.
As of this writing, LTC has one <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41349672/coin-that-underpins-dogecoin-becomes-markets-biggest-gainer-litecoin-pops-7-after-filing-o">S-1 filing</a>, that was submitted by cryptocurrency-focused investment firm Canary Capital in October.
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Why It Matters: After lagging behind much of the market in 2024, Litecoin got a fresh lease of life due to the broader rally spurred by Donald Trump's presidential victory last month.&nbsp;
The coin has jumped 31% in the last month, exceeding the returns from Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Social mentions of the coin have significantly risen, according to social intelligence platform LunarCrush, potentially indicating growing retail interest.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f52d;Zooming out, we see that <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24LTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$LTC</a> continues to gain momentum with social mentions accelerating dramatically this year, hitting the highest point ever on November 15ᵗʰ. <a href="https://t.co/UNPzIPKgJW">pic.twitter.com/UNPzIPKgJW</a>
&mdash; LunarCrush Social Intelligence (@LunarCrush) <a href="https://twitter.com/LunarCrush/status/1869227334433480857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Additionally, the coin's Open Interest surged 17% in the last 24 hours, and over 48% over the previous month, implying a surge in bets on future price movements.
Around 72% of traders on Binance were levered long on LTC as of this writing, according to the Long/Short Ratio.
Price Action:  At the time of writing, Litecoin was exchanging hands at $122.03, up 4.70% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>), a real estate investment trust primarily invests in seniors housing and health care properties, today announced that Wendy Simpson has been appointed Executive Chairman of Board of Directors, Pam Kessler and Clint Malin have been promoted to Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Cece Chikhale has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. The appointments are part of the Company's succession plan and are effective December 31, 2024.
The Company said it is conducting a search for a new Chief Investment Officer to succeed Clint Malin, who will retain that function until a successor is named.
Executive Chairman: Wendy Simpson, 75, has been LTC's Chief Executive Officer since 2007, after joining the Company in 2000. Throughout her tenure with the Company, Simpson served as Vice Chairman, President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Prior to joining LTC, she held executive positions in public companies that owned acute and long-term acute care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals and home health services.
Co-Chief Executive Officer: Pam Kessler, 58, has been LTC's Co-President since 2020, and also served as Chief Financial Officer since 2007. She joined the Company in 2000 as Controller. Before that, Kessler was the Corporate Controller for a privately held commercial and multifamily real estate developer. She also was the Director of Financial Reporting for Irvine Apartment Communities, an apartment REIT. Additionally, Kessler served as Assistant Controller of the Inland Empire division of KB Home, a publicly traded homebuilder. Kessler retains her role as Co-President.
Co-Chief Executive Officer: Clint Malin, 52, has been LTC's Co-President since 2020, and has served as Chief Investment Officer since 2004 when he joined the Company. Prior to that, Malin was the Vice President of Corporate Real Estate for Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. (now Genesis HealthCare). Malin retains his role as Co-President.
Chief Financial Officer:Cece Chikhale, 48, has been LTC's Chief Accounting Officer since 2020 and has been Controller and Treasurer since 2007. She joined the Company in 2002 as an Accounting Manager and also was Assistant Controller and Assistant Treasurer. Chikhale retains her roles as Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer.

Management

LTC Appoints Wendy Simpson Executive Chairman Of The Board; Promotes Pam Kessler And Clint Malin To Co-Chief Executive Officers, And Cece Chikhale To Chief Financial Officer, Effective December 31, 2024

Litecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ltc/usd">LTC</a>) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) recorded a sharp uptick in hash rate on Sunday after a mining company disclosed that the two coins yielded three times the profit as mining Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) alone.
What happened: Litecoin's hash rate jumped from 1.48 PetaHashes per second to a fresh all-time high of 1.7128 PH/s, marking a 15% spike, <a href="https://www.coinwarz.com/mining/litecoin/hashrate-chart">according </a>to Coinwarz.&nbsp;
Similarly, Dogecoin's hash rate breached the 2.52 PH/s level for the first time on Sunday, before pulling back to 1.58 PH/s at the time of writing.
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Why It Matters: As is well known, hash rate is a measure of the computational power used to solve complex cryptographic puzzles in a blockchain network.&nbsp;
Typically, hash rates jump when more miners, i.e., more computers and mining rigs, join a network. This, in turn, could happen when the underlying cryptocurrency's price is high and mining activity becomes more profitable.&nbsp;
According to BitInfoCharts, Litecoin's mining profitability <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/bit-mining-dogecoin-litecoin-boosted-mining-profitability">reached </a>a nearly seven-month high of $0.346 for every 1 GigaHash per second of computational power, or hash rate, invested.&nbsp;
Dogecoin's profitability per 1 GH/s unit of hash rate also rose significantly over the last month.
The profitability likely spiked as both LTC and DOGE gained in value in recent weeks. While LTC soared 69% over the month, DOGE grew a whopping 107%.
These readings come amid <a href="https://www.btcm.group/news-detail?id=134193">disclosure </a>by mining company BIT Mining Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCM#NYSE">BTCM</a>) last week that expanding into Litecoin and Dogecoin caused its profits to rise threefold than mining just Bitcoin.
The company said it mined 84,485 LTCs and over 227 million DOGE as of Nov. 27.
Price Action: As of this writing, LTC was trading at $125.91, down 4.46% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. DOGE was exchanging hands at $0.4352, down 4.35%.
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BTCM

Litecoin, Dogecoin Record Hash Rate Gains After A Mining Company Reveals 3X Profit Over Bitcoin

LTC Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.78 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.70 by 11.43 percent. This is a 20 percent increase over earnings of $0.65 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $55.783 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $52.141 million by 6.99 percent. This is a 13.14 percent increase over sales of $49.303 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

LTC Properties Q3 2024 FFO $0.78 Beats $0.70 Estimate, Sales $55.783M Beat $52.141M Estimate

LTC Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2024-10-28. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect LTC Properties to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.68.
Investors in LTC Properties are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.01, leading to a 6.09% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at LTC Properties's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td></td>
<td>0.64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.69</td>
<td>0.57</td>
<td>0.65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-6.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>Performance of LTC Properties Shares</h3>
Shares of LTC Properties were trading at $35.79 as of October 24. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 13.71%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Insights Shared by Analysts on LTC Properties</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding LTC Properties.
Analysts have provided LTC Properties with 2 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $38.5, suggesting a potential 7.57% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Overview</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Sila Realty Trust, Diversified Healthcare and Global Medical REIT, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Sila Realty Trust received a Buy consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $28.5, implying a potential 20.37% downside.</li>
<li>For Diversified Healthcare, analysts project an Buy trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $4.5, indicating a potential 87.43% downside.</li>
<li>Global Medical REIT received a Buy consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $11.88, implying a potential 66.81% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Snapshot: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Sila Realty Trust, Diversified Healthcare and Global Medical REIT, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LTC Properties</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>3.88%</td>
<td>$46.87M</td>
<td>2.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sila Realty Trust</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-3.14%</td>
<td>$37.70M</td>
<td>0.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Diversified Healthcare</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>7.27%</td>
<td>$67.33M</td>
<td>-4.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global Medical REIT</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-5.79%</td>
<td>$26.98M</td>
<td>-0.64%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
LTC Properties ranks in the middle for revenue growth among its peers. It has the highest gross profit compared to others. The return on equity of LTC Properties is also higher than its peers.
<h3>Delving into LTC Properties's Background</h3>
LTC Properties Inc is a healthcare facility real estate investment trust. The company operates one segment that works to invest in seniors housing and healthcare facilities through mortgage loans, property lease transactions, and other investments. Its real estate investments includes different types of properties such as Independent living communities, Assisted living communities, Memory care communities, Skilled nursing centers and other types of properties.
<h3>Breaking Down LTC Properties's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining LTC Properties's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 3.88% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 38.29%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): LTC Properties's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 2.16%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.03%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: LTC Properties's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.97.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LTC/earnings">To track all earnings releases for LTC Properties visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insights Ahead: LTC Properties's Quarterly Earnings

Litecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ltc/usd">LTC</a>) topped the biggest gainers list Tuesday after digital asset trading and management firm Canary Capital filed for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency's price.&nbsp;
What happened: The coin, created from the hard fork of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) in 2011, was up over 7% as of this writing, outperforming all the cryptocurrencies in the market, including Bitcoin itself.
LTC experienced a whopping 149% increase in trading volume over the last 24 hours, as buying pressure catapulted the coin to its highest value in two and a half months.
The rally was spurred by an S-1 <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2039461/000199937124013330/litecoin-s1_101524.htm">filing </a>submitted by Canary Capital on Tuesday—a prerequisite for issuers to file to offer new securities.
The proposed Canary Litecoin ETF aims to provide exposure to the price movement of LTC held by the trust.
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The application for a Litecoin ETF comes a week after Canary Capital filed for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41243775/xrp-etf-buzz-increases-as-canary-capital-pursues-sec-for-greenlight-on-its-fund-will-the-g">similar investment vehicle that tracks the price</a> of payment-focused cryptocurrency XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>).
While Litecoin was originally <a href="https://litecoin.org/">intended </a>to be a payment method, it has since evolved into a tool for speculation and investment, trading regularly in the market.
Interestingly, the Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) network's underlying technology is derived from Litecoin.
Billy Markus, the co-creator of Dogecoin, said in a 2021 interview with Benzinga that the auxiliary proof-of-work or AuxPOW, announced in 2014 after it was suggested by Litecoin&nbsp;creator Charlie Lee, allowed Dogecoin to be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/04/20804274/dogecoin-co-creator-says-meme-crypto-has-been-one-of-the-most-secure-coins-for-years" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">merge-mined with any Scrypt coin.&nbsp;</a>
Like Bitcoin, Litecoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38690567/this-bitcoin-offshoot-tops-digital-payments-escapes-sec-scrutiny-but-remains-undervalued-t">has evaded scrutiny from U.S. regulators</a> on the contentious security vs. commodity debate, a factor possibly motivating issuers to file for ETF applications.
Why It Matters: The much-touted decentralized finance (DeFi) project was launched by Trump last month, with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41303639/donald-trump-says-his-crypto-project-world-liberty-financial-will-start-selling-tokens-on-"> the sale of the project's governance token</a> WLFI set for Tuesday.&nbsp;
Price Action: At the time of writing, Litecoin was exchanging hands at $71.72, up 7.31% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.  
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Coin That Underpins Dogecoin Becomes Market's Biggest Gainer— Litecoin Pops 7% After Filing Of Spot ETF Application

Wedbush analyst Richard Anderson reiterates LTC Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $40 price target.

Reiteration

Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on LTC Properties, Maintains $40 Price Target

Litecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ltc/usd">LTC</a>) has witnessed an extended downturn in recent weeks, but a prominent cryptocurrency analytics firm anticipated the sentiment to turn bullish for the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-inspired token.
What Happened: According to an X post on Monday, Santiment noted a substantial 36% decline in Litecoin&#8217;s market value from its April peak. Surprisingly, small traders, or wallets holding between 0.1 and 1 LTC, continued to increase during this time.
However, in a dramatic development, the total number of wallets in the aforementioned cohort plunged by 45,200, indicating that small traders were finally capitulating on the proof-of-work cryptocurrency.
&#8220;Small fish impatiently &#8216;jumping ship&#8217; is often a turnaround sign for an asset to begin turning bullish once again,&#8221; Santiment added. 
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Why It Matters: Forked out of Bitcoin, Litecoin was one of the earliest altcoins on the market, and is often dubbed &#8220;the silver to Bitcoin&#8217;s gold.&#8221;
Aside from Bitcoin, Litecoin is one of the few cryptocurrencies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40454074/solana-a-security-sec-concerns-reportedly-led-to-pause-in-etf-filing-process">that have evaded a &#8220;security&#8221; probe</a> by U.S. regulators. It&#8217;s also the most used cryptocurrency for payments, <a href="https://bitpay.com/stats/">according </a>to the world&#8217;s largest crypto payment service provider, BitPay.
However, these fundamental advantages have failed to significantly boost the cryptocurrency&#8217;s market valuation. As of this writing, Litecoin was one of the few billion-dollar capitalization tokens with year-to-date losses, totaling 13%.
In contrast, Bitcoin has surged 48%, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) have grown 17% and 54%, respectively.
Despite the current market downturn, Santiment&#8217;s analysis suggests that Litecoin could be on the verge of a turnaround. This could be a crucial development for investors and traders to watch in the coming weeks.
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Analyst Color

This Bitcoin Offshoot Could Turn Bullish Again Despite Continued Losses, Says Analytics Firm: 'Small Fish Impatiently Jumping Ship Is Often A Turnaround Sign'

Although U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#8217;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions </a>platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Aehr Test Systems</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) Director Howard T Slayen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEHR/analyst-ratings">acquired a total of 20,000 shares</a> at an average price of $15.50. To acquire these shares, it cost around $310,000.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 16, Aehr Test Systems reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 revenue guidance above estimates..</li>
<li>What Aehr Test Systems Does: Aehr Test Systems is engaged in test systems for burning-in and testing logic, optical, and memory integrated circuits. Increased quality and reliability needs of the Automotive and Mobility integrated circuit markets.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">LTC Properties</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>) Director David L Gruber acquired a total of 6,000 shares at &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; an average price of $35.73. To acquire these shares, it cost around $214,520.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 29, LTC Properties posted upbeat quarterly sales.</li>
<li>What LTC Properties Does: LTC Properties Inc is a healthcare facility real estate investment trust. The company operates one segment that works to invest in seniors housing and healthcare facilities through mortgage loans, property lease transactions, and other investments.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AMREP</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: AMREP Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXR#NYSE">AXR</a>) 10% owner Rainey E. Lancaster <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">bought a total of 10,000 shares</a> at an average price of $25.60. To acquire these shares, it cost around $256,000.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 23, AMREP reported a decline in FY24 EPS.</li>
<li>What AMREP Does: Amrep Corp through its subsidiaries is engaged in the Real estate business. Its activities include land sales and lease activities, which involve obtaining approvals and selling both developed and undeveloped lots to homebuilders, commercial users, and others, as well as investments in commercial and investment properties.</li>
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Long Ideas

Insider Trades

AEHR

Insiders Buying LTC Properties And 2 Other Stocks

LTC Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.66 by 1.52 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $50.116 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $49.275 million by 1.71 percent. This is a 3.88 percent increase over sales of $48.246 million the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

LTC Properties Q2 2024 FFO $0.65 Misses $0.66 Estimate, Sales $50.116M Beat $49.275M Estimate

U.S. residential home prices <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-reits">accelerated in February</a>.
Prices defied the gravitational pull of high mortgage costs and surpassed analysts&#8217; expectations as reduced supply and robust economic momentum continued to drive up property valuations.
U.S. house prices saw a 1.2% month-over-month growth in February 2024, the largest increase in a single month since April 2022, significantly outpacing expectations of a 0.1% growth, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI). 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Home Prices &#8216;Rebounded&#8217;</h3>
Across the nine census divisions, the seasonally adjusted monthly price changes from January 2024 to February 2024 ranged from a 0.4% growth in the West South Central division to a 3.0% growth in the New England division.
For the broader country, single-family house prices increased by 7% from February 2023 to February 2024, marking the highest one-year increase since November 2022. All census divisions reported positive 12-month changes, ranging from 3.7% in the West South Central division to 10.8% in the Middle Atlantic division.
Dr. Anju Vajja, deputy director for FHFA's division of research and statistics, noted, "U.S. house prices rebounded with an increase in February, after declining slightly in January.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Region</td>
<td>FHFA HPI (MoM Chg) </td>
<td>FHFA HPI (YoY Chg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U.S.</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
<td>7.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pacific</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
<td>6.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mountain</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
<td>4.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>West North Central</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
<td>7.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>West South Central</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
<td>3.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>East North Central</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
<td>8.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>East South Central</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
<td>4.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>New England</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>10.5%</td>
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<td>Middle Atlantic</td>
<td>2.6%</td>
<td>10.8%</td>
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<td>South Atlantic</td>
<td>1.4%</td>
<td>7.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: FHFA</figcaption></figure>
Separately, S&amp;P Global released a report Tuesday, tracking the 20-city home price index. It revealed a similar trend nationwide: 
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<li>Prices up 7.3% year-on-year, the highest since October 2022 and surpassing expectations of a 6.7% increase.</li>
<li>San Diego (11.4%), Chicago (8.9%), and Detroit (8.9%) saw the largest one-year price increases.</li>
<li>19 of the 20 markets saw month-on-month increases; San Diego (1.7%), San Francisco (1.7%), and Portland (1.2%) recorded the sharpest rises</li>
<li>The Tampa housing market was the only one to experience a decrease.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">All-Time Highs</h3>
Brian D. Luke, head of commodities, real and digital assets at S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices, remarked, "Following last year's decline, U.S. home prices are at or near all-time highs. Our National Composite rose by 6.4% in February, the fastest annual rate since November 2022. Our 10- and 20-City Composite indices are currently at all-time highs. "
He added, "San Diego has been the best-performing market following the trough in home prices observed in early 2023. With Los Angeles rising for 13 consecutive months to record another new high, Southern California has outperformed its surrounding neighbors."
Market Reactions: Real estate stocks, as tracked by the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNQ#NYSE">VNQ</a>), inched 0.8% lower on Tuesday, weighed down by a broader negative sentiment on Wall Street as traders took a more cautious stance ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. 
NexPoint Residential Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXRT#NYSE">NXRT</a>), Redfin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDFN#NYSE">RDFN</a>), LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>), Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRG#NYSE">KRG</a>) and Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRX#NYSE">BRX</a>) recorded the daily largest gains, ranging from 1.7% to 3.5%. 
Conversely, SBA Communications Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBAC#NYSE">SBAC</a>), The Macerich Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAC#NYSE">MAC</a>), Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>), Orion Office REIT Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONL#NYSE">ONL</a>) and Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPEN#NYSE">OPEN</a>) posted the widest daily losses ranging from 6.2% to 3.3%. 
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LTC Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.66 by 4.55 percent. This is a 4.55 percent increase over earnings of $0.66 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $33.549 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $50.951 million by 34.15 percent. This is a 5.72 percent increase over sales of $31.735 million the same period last year.

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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate. REITs allow individuals to invest in various types of real estate without having to directly own or manage the properties. REITs typically focus on a specific type of real estate, such as residential, commercial, or industrial, and they are required to distribute a large percentage of their taxable income to shareholders in the form of dividends, making them attractive for income-seeking investors.
Let's take a look at two REITs with yields up to 7.1% that have been growing their dividends in recent years.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CubeSmart</h2>
CubeSmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CUBE#NYSE">CUBE</a>) is the third largest owner and operator of self storage facilities in the United States. It currently owns or manages <a href="https://s201.q4cdn.com/604002580/files/doc_presentations/2024/Mar/04/cube-ir-presentation-march-2024-final.pdf">1,406 self storage properties</a> across 178 markets in 41 states and the District of Columbia.
CubeSmart currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of $2.04 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 4.4% at the time of this writing.
On top of having a high yield, CubeSmart is a dividend-growth star, as its <a href="https://investors.cubesmart.com/news--events/news-details/2023/CubeSmart-Announces-4.1-Increase-in-Quarterly-Common-Dividend/default.aspx">4.1% hike in December</a> marked the 14th consecutive year in which it has raised its annual dividend payment.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">LTC Properties</h2>
LTC Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>) is a REIT that invests primarily in senior housing and healthcare properties. Its portfolio currently consists of <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/86b996c9/files/uploaded/Investor%20Presentation%20April%202024.pdf">202 properties</a>, including 124 assisted living facilities and 77 skilled nursing facilities, across 26 states with 30 operating partners.
LTC currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.19 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of $2.28 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 7.1% at the time of this writing.
On top of being a high yielder, LTC is a reliable dividend payer, as it has maintained its current monthly dividend rate since October 2016.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Explore Opportunities Beyond REITs</h2>
While publicly traded REITs offer a convenient way to invest in real estate, we believe that some of the most compelling opportunities lie in the private market. Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/real-estate-screener">real estate offering screener</a> features a curated selection of private market real estate offerings from trusted platforms with a track record of strong returns.
Whether you&#8217;re an accredited or non-accredited investor, you can filter opportunities based on your investment criteria, including minimum investment, property type and target return. These offerings provide a unique chance to diversify your portfolio and tap into potential high-yield investments that are not available on public exchanges.
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For investors seeking a steady stream of monthly income, real estate investment trusts (REITs) that pay dividends on a monthly basis emerge as a compelling financial strategy. Let's check out two with yields up to 7.2%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Whitestone REIT</h2>
Whitestone REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSR#NYSE">WSR</a>) owns and manages a portfolio of 55 open-air retail centers containing approximately five million square feet of gross leasable area in some of the fastest growing markets in the U.S., including Phoenix, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
Whitestone currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.04125 per share, equating to an annual dividend of $0.495 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 4.2% at the time of this writing.
In addition to offering a high yield, Whitestone has a track record of raising its dividend. It has raised its dividend each of the last two years, and its 3% hike in March has it on track for 2024 to mark the third consecutive year with an increase.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">LTC Properties</h2>
LTC Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>) is a REIT that invests primarily in senior housing and healthcare properties. Its portfolio consists of 202 properties, including 124 assisted living facilities and 77 skilled nursing facilities, across 26 states with 29 operating partners as of December 31, 2023.
LTC currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.19 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of $2.28 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 7.2% at the time of this writing.&nbsp;
LTC has maintained its current monthly dividend rate since October 2016, which means investors should consider it a reliable source of income.
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