American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.46 by ($0.40), FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $604.08 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $617.49 million. American Healthcare REIT had a net margin of 1.21% and a return on equity of 1.09%. American Healthcare REIT updated its FY 2026 guidance to 1.990-2.050 EPS.

American Healthcare REIT Trading Up 0.6%

AHR stock traded up $0.33 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $53.25. 2,319,395 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,897,423. American Healthcare REIT has a one year low of $26.48 and a one year high of $53.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.44. The company has a market cap of $9.42 billion, a PE ratio of 380.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 1.03. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $48.74 and its 200-day moving average price is $46.03.

American Healthcare REIT Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on AHR shares. Truist Financial decreased their price target on American Healthcare REIT from $53.00 to $52.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Monday, December 15th. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a report on Thursday, January 29th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $55.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $45.00 to $54.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $52.00.

Insider Activity at American Healthcare REIT

In other news, Director Jeffrey T. Hanson sold 19,208 shares of American Healthcare REIT stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.40, for a total transaction of $929,667.20. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.92% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of American Healthcare REIT in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in American Healthcare REIT in the 4th quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in American Healthcare REIT during the 4th quarter worth about $35,000. 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.