American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) Announces Earnings Results

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. American Healthcare REIT had a return on equity of 3.78% and a net margin of 4.84%.The firm had revenue of $674.25 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $645.30 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.42 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 24.3% on a year-over-year basis. American Healthcare REIT updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.150-2.190 EPS.

American Healthcare REIT Trading Up 3.8%

Shares of American Healthcare REIT stock traded up $2.10 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $56.80. The company had a trading volume of 2,501,266 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,167,128. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $52.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $50.70. American Healthcare REIT has a fifty-two week low of $39.64 and a fifty-two week high of $58.70. The firm has a market cap of $10.95 billion, a PE ratio of 83.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 0.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.45 and a quick ratio of 0.45.

American Healthcare REIT Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 17th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 30th. American Healthcare REIT’s payout ratio is currently 172.41%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other American Healthcare REIT news, EVP Mark E. Foster sold 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.58, for a total transaction of $121,450.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 52,995 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,574,497.10. This trade represents a 4.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Brian Peay sold 25,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.70, for a total transaction of $1,267,500.00. Following the completion of 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 position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 29,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,485,590 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.75% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of American Healthcare REIT

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Centaurus Financial Inc. raised its holdings in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 6.7% in the 3rd quarter. Centaurus Financial Inc. now owns 5,503 shares of the company’s stock valued at $231,000 after acquiring an additional 346 shares in the last quarter. Norinchukin Bank The increased its position in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 4.9% in the third quarter. Norinchukin Bank The now owns 7,970 shares of the company’s stock worth $335,000 after purchasing an additional 369 shares during the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its position in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 0.3% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 140,769 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,172,000 after purchasing an additional 406 shares during the last quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp raised its stake in American Healthcare REIT by 3.5% in the third quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 12,591 shares of the company’s stock valued at $529,000 after purchasing an additional 422 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC lifted its position in American Healthcare REIT by 5.2% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 8,861 shares of the company’s stock valued at $417,000 after purchasing an additional 436 shares during the last quarter. 16.68% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Citigroup reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Citizens Jmp boosted their target price on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $60.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. KeyCorp boosted their target price on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 28th. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $60.00 to $63.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Scotiabank dropped their price target on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $59.00 to $51.00 and set a “sector outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $58.83.

American Healthcare REIT News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting American Healthcare REIT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations: AHR reported second-quarter EPS of $0.16, above the $0.14 analyst consensus, while revenue reached $674.25 million versus expectations of $645.30 million. Revenue increased 24.3% year over year, supporting investor confidence in the company’s operating momentum. American Healthcare REIT quarterly earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: 2026 guidance was raised: Management now expects full-year EPS of $2.15 to $2.19, above the roughly $2.07 consensus estimate. The improved forecast was attributed to stronger performance and suggests earnings visibility has improved. American Healthcare REIT raises outlook
• Positive Sentiment: FFO and sector fundamentals remain supportive: Reports highlighted higher normalized funds from operations, strong same-store net operating income growth, senior-housing demographic tailwinds and an acquisition pipeline focused on distressed SHOP assets. These factors could support future cash flow and portfolio growth. American Healthcare REIT raises 2026 forecasts
• Neutral Sentiment: An investment analysis described AHR’s balance-sheet discipline and growth prospects favorably but maintained a Hold rating, indicating that the positive operating outlook may already be reflected in the valuation. American Healthcare REIT investment analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Risks include strong competition, aging properties and what analysts characterized as a relatively passive acquisition strategy. Additionally, reported EPS declined from $0.42 in the prior-year quarter to $0.16, despite beating the latest estimate.

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.