American Healthcare REIT, Inc. $AHR Shares Purchased by RFG Advisory LLC

RFG Advisory LLC boosted its stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR) by 1,109.3% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 63,934 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 58,647 shares during the period. RFG Advisory LLC’s holdings in American Healthcare REIT were worth $3,334,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sigma Planning Corp lifted its stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 1.5% in the 1st quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 15,191 shares of the company’s stock valued at $716,000 after purchasing an additional 222 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its position in American Healthcare REIT by 7.3% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 3,264 shares of the company’s stock worth $170,000 after purchasing an additional 222 shares in the last quarter. NFSG Corp raised its holdings in American Healthcare REIT by 8.8% in the first quarter. NFSG Corp now owns 2,993 shares of the company’s stock valued at $141,000 after buying an additional 242 shares during the period. Centaurus Financial Inc. lifted its position in American Healthcare REIT by 4.7% during the first quarter. Centaurus Financial Inc. now owns 5,913 shares of the company’s stock valued at $279,000 after buying an additional 266 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norinchukin Bank The lifted its position in American Healthcare REIT by 4.9% during the third quarter. Norinchukin Bank The now owns 7,970 shares of the company’s stock valued at $335,000 after buying an additional 369 shares in the last quarter. 16.68% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at American Healthcare REIT

In other news, EVP Mark E. Foster sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.39, for a total value of $110,780.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 51,617 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,859,065.63. This represents a 3.73% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Brian Peay sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.70, for a total value of $1,267,500.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 152,700 shares in the company, valued at $7,741,890. This trade represents a 14.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 29,500 shares of company stock worth $1,499,730 over the last 90 days. 0.75% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Friday, August 28th. Citizens Jmp upped their price target on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $60.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Scotiabank increased their price target on American Healthcare REIT from $56.00 to $62.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Compass Point initiated coverage on American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $70.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Barclays boosted their price objective on American Healthcare REIT from $61.00 to $66.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, August 31st. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $62.58.

American Healthcare REIT Price Performance

AHR opened at $53.78 on Thursday. American Healthcare REIT, Inc. has a twelve month low of $40.00 and a twelve month high of $58.70. The firm has a market cap of $11.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 79.08, a PEG ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 0.74. The company has a current ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $55.46 and a 200 day simple moving average of $51.73.

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $674.25 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $645.30 million. American Healthcare REIT had a net margin of 4.84% and a return on equity of 3.63%. The firm’s revenue was up 24.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.42 EPS. American Healthcare REIT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.190 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that American Healthcare REIT, Inc. will post 2.18 EPS for the current fiscal year.

American Healthcare REIT Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 17th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. American Healthcare REIT’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 147.06%.

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.