Cohen & Steers reports beneficial ownership of 36,139,692 shares of Welltower, Inc. Common Stock, representing 5.18% of the class. The filing states Cohen & Steers has sole voting power for 29,842,553 shares and sole dispositive power for 36,139,692 shares.
The Schedule 13G lists Cohen & Steers, Inc. and four related entities as filers and notes those entities hold the securities for the benefit of their account holders. The filing is signed by compliance officers on 05/15/2026.
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Large passive holding disclosed: 36,139,692 shares (5.18%)
The filing lists a 36,139,692-share beneficial position equaling 5.18% of Welltower's common stock and attributes sole voting power for 29,842,553 shares. The disclosure identifies Cohen & Steers and four affiliated entities as the reporting holders.
Because the shares are held for account holders, ultimate economic beneficiaries are pooled client accounts; cash‑flow treatment is bound to those accounts. Subsequent filings may identify any changes in this position.
Schedule 13G structure and representation details are standard
The statement follows Schedule 13G format, naming Cohen & Steers, Inc. and affiliated entities and providing CUSIP 95040Q104. It includes the required voting and dispositive power breakdown and an Item 6 disclosure that holdings are held for account holders.
Signatures from compliance officers dated 05/15/2026 complete the filing. The filing does not state the filing category (passive vs active) beyond the Schedule 13G header within the provided excerpt.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:36,139,692 sharesPercent of class:5.18%Sole voting power:29,842,553 shares+2 more
Sole voting power29,842,553 sharesItem 4(i) sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power36,139,692 sharesItem 4(iii) sole power to dispose
CUSIP95040Q104Item 2(d) CUSIP number
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G, Investment Advisers Act
4 terms
beneficially ownedfinancial
"Item 4(a) Amount beneficially owned: 36,139,692"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Item 4(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 36,139,692"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"form_type: SCHEDULE 13G in the metadata and heading"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Investment Advisers Actregulatory
"Item 7 references investment advisors registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act"
FAQ
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What stake does Cohen & Steers report in WELL?
Cohen & Steers reports beneficial ownership of 36,139,692 shares, representing 5.18% of Welltower's common stock as stated in Item 4 of the filing.
How much voting power does Cohen & Steers hold in WELL?
The filing lists sole voting power for 29,842,553 shares and zero shared voting power, per Item 4's breakdown of voting authority.
Which Cohen & Steers entities filed the Schedule 13G for WELL?
The filers are Cohen & Steers, Inc., Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd, Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd, and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd as listed in Item 2.
Are the Welltower shares held on behalf of clients?
Yes. Item 6 states the securities are held for the benefit of account holders of the reporting entities, who have rights to dividends or sale proceeds on those holdings.
What identifier is used for Welltower common stock in the filing?
The filing uses CUSIP 95040Q104 to identify Welltower, Inc. common stock as shown in Item 2(d) and the cover information.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Welltower, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
95040Q104
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
95040Q104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
29,842,553.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
36,139,692.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
36,139,692.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.18 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
95040Q104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
29,673,318.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
35,767,593.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
35,767,593.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.13 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
95040Q104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers UK Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED KINGDOM
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
138,682.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
341,546.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
341,546.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.05 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
95040Q104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers Asia Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
HONG KONG
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.00 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
95040Q104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers Ireland Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
IRELAND
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
30,553.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,553.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,553.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.00 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
FI, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Welltower, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
4500 Dorr St Toledo, OH 43615
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.
Cohen & Steers UK Ltd
Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd
Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal address for Cohen & Steers, Inc.
and Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. is:
1166 Avenue of the Americas, 30th Floor
New York, NY 10036
The principal address for Cohen & Steers UK Ltd. is:
The Burlian, 2nd Floor
3 Dering Street, London W1S 1AA
United Kingdom
The principal address for Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd. is:
3301B, 33rd Floor, The Henderson
2 Murray Road
Central, Hong Kong
The principal address for Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. is:
Suite G01
81 Merrion Square South
Dublin 2
D02 NR12
Ireland
(c)
Citizenship:
Cohen & Steers, Inc: Delaware corporation
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc: New York corporation
Cohen & Steers UK Ltd: United Kingdom Private Limited Company
Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd: Asia Private Limited Company
Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd: Ireland Private Limited Company
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
95040Q104
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Corporation
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
36,139,692
(b)
Percent of class:
5.18%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
29,842,553
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
36,139,692
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Each of Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd., Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd. and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. holds the securities of the Issuer to which this statement relates for the benefit of their respective account holders. Such account holders have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the securities of the Issuer that are held on their behalf.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
Cohen & Steers, Inc. holds a 100% interest in Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd., Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd. (investment advisors registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act) and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. (a non-US institution).
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Nargis Hilal
Name/Title:
SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel
Date:
05/15/2026
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Nargis Hilal
Name/Title:
SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel
Date:
05/15/2026
Cohen & Steers UK Limited
Signature:
/s/ Nargis Hilal
Name/Title:
SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel
