American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.40 EPS

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.40, Zacks reports. American Healthcare REIT had a return on equity of 3.33% and a net margin of 4.23%.The firm had revenue of $445.63 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $645.30 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.42 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.3% compared to the same quarter last year. American Healthcare REIT updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.150-2.190 EPS.

American Healthcare REIT Price Performance

NYSE AHR traded down $0.59 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $54.91. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,050,158 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,168,228. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 0.45 and a current ratio of 0.45. The company’s 50-day moving average is $52.03 and its two-hundred day moving average is $50.66. American Healthcare REIT has a fifty-two week low of $39.31 and a fifty-two week high of $58.70. The stock has a market cap of $10.58 billion, a PE ratio of 94.67, a PEG ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 0.76.

American Healthcare REIT Announces Dividend

The firm 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 yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 30th. American Healthcare REIT’s dividend payout ratio is presently 172.41%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Scotiabank reduced their target price on American Healthcare REIT from $59.00 to $51.00 and set a “sector outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Citigroup reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Barclays started coverage on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $61.00 price target for the company. Citizens Jmp raised their price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $60.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $54.00 to $56.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, American Healthcare REIT currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $58.83.

Insider Transactions at American Healthcare REIT

In other American Healthcare REIT news, EVP Mark E. Foster sold 2,500 shares of American Healthcare REIT stock in a transaction dated 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. The trade was a 4.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Brian Peay sold 25,000 shares of the firm’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 transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 152,700 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,741,890. This trade represents a 14.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 29,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,485,590. 0.75% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Healthcare REIT

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in American Healthcare REIT during the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in American Healthcare REIT in the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in American Healthcare REIT in the 4th quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. purchased a new position in American Healthcare REIT in the 4th quarter valued at about $38,000. Hedge funds and other 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.