Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (DOC)

Healthpeak Properties, Inc. is a leading specialized REIT that "invests in real estate serving the healthcare industry," currently led by President and CEO Scott Brinker. The company’s mission is to deliver superior shareholder returns by owning high-quality properties in three core segments: Lab, Outpatient Medical, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC). Healthpeak holds a strategic position as a primary partner for the worlds leading biotech and healthcare providers, with a massive concentration in the "Innovation Hubs" of San Francisco, Boston, and San Diego. Healthpeak Properties, Inc. stock is a premier "Healthcare and Life Science" play, particularly following its 2024 merger with Physicians Realty Trust, which significantly expanded its outpatient portfolio.

The company’s business operations are built on a "Private-Pay" model, reducing its exposure to government reimbursement risk. In late 2025, Healthpeak reported record occupancy in its specialized "Lab" segment, driven by the continued demand for specialized R&D space from pharmaceutical companies. The company’s future strategy involves "Synergy Realization," with 2026 targets focused on achieving $60 million in annual cost savings from its recent merger. For 2026, the firm is prioritizing its "On-Campus" development pipeline and the expansion of its specialized "Medical Office" management platform. Its competitive moat is its specialized "Triple-Net" lease structure and its ownership of properties in land-constrained clusters that are essential for collaborative scientific research.

DOC is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DOC stock. It is a core holding for income-oriented and ESG-focused investors who value its stable dividend and its exposure to the secular tailwinds of an aging population and increased healthcare spending. Analysts and REIT experts monitor the DOC stock price as a primary indicator of the health of the life science real estate market and the stability of medical office rents. By December 2025, Healthpeak stands as a resilient and powerful leader in the healthcare real estate sector, utilizing its high-quality portfolio to deliver long-term value.