American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) Issues Earnings Results

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.46, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $604.08 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $617.49 million. American Healthcare REIT had a return on equity of 1.09% and a net margin of 1.21%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.40 EPS. American Healthcare REIT updated its FY 2026 guidance to 1.990-2.050 EPS.

American Healthcare REIT Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of American Healthcare REIT stock traded up $0.33 on Thursday, hitting $53.25. 2,319,395 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,897,423. American Healthcare REIT has a 12-month low of $26.48 and a 12-month high of $53.54. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The company has a market cap of $9.42 billion, a PE ratio of 380.36, a PEG ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $48.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $46.03.

American Healthcare REIT Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. American Healthcare REIT’s payout ratio is currently 714.29%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently weighed in on AHR. Zacks Research lowered American Healthcare REIT from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 1st. Truist Financial reduced their target price on American Healthcare REIT from $53.00 to $52.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Citizens Jmp reiterated a “market outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 price target on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on American Healthcare REIT from $52.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a report on Monday, December 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, American Healthcare REIT has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $52.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other American Healthcare REIT news, Director Jeffrey T. Hanson sold 35,570 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.38, for a total value of $1,720,876.60. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 19,208 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $929,283.04. This represents a 64.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.92% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of American Healthcare REIT

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of American Healthcare REIT in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in American Healthcare REIT in the fourth quarter worth about $34,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in American Healthcare REIT in the fourth quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. bought a new position in American Healthcare REIT during the fourth quarter worth about $38,000. Institutional investors own 16.68% of the company’s stock.

About American Healthcare REIT

American Healthcare REIT, Inc (NYSE: AHR) was a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning and managing healthcare‐related properties across the United States. The company’s portfolio spanned senior housing communities, skilled nursing facilities, medical office buildings and outpatient care centers, all operated under long‐term net lease or triple‐net lease structures designed to provide stable, predictable rental income.

Employing a strategy of partnering with established healthcare operators, American Healthcare REIT targeted properties in both major metropolitan areas and high‐growth secondary markets to capitalize on demographic trends such as an aging population and increased demand for outpatient services.