American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.030-2.090 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.010. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have weighed in on AHR. Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Truist Financial increased their price target on American Healthcare REIT from $52.00 to $57.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $60.00 price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Citizens Jmp reissued a “market outperform” rating and set a $60.00 price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, American Healthcare REIT currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $55.18.

American Healthcare REIT Price Performance

AHR stock opened at $49.60 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.33 billion, a PE ratio of 120.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 0.94. The company’s 50-day moving average is $50.06 and its 200-day moving average is $48.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, a current ratio of 0.41 and a quick ratio of 0.41. American Healthcare REIT has a 1 year low of $32.15 and a 1 year high of $54.67.

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $650.77 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $667.57 million. American Healthcare REIT had a net margin of 3.09% and a return on equity of 2.57%. The business’s revenue was up 20.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.38 EPS. American Healthcare REIT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.030-2.090 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that American Healthcare REIT will post 2.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

American Healthcare REIT Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 17th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 31st were given a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. American Healthcare REIT’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 243.90%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Mark E. Foster sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.55, for a total value of $97,100.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 56,121 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,724,674.55. This trade represents a 3.44% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.75% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Healthcare REIT

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AHR. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the 4th quarter valued at 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.