UBS Group AG cut its position in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR – Free Report) by 34.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 268,239 shares of the company’s stock after selling 140,981 shares during the quarter. UBS Group AG’s holdings in American Healthcare REIT were worth $12,623,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Optiver Holding B.V. boosted its holdings in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 83.1% in the 3rd quarter. Optiver Holding B.V. now owns 652 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 296 shares in the last quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of American Healthcare REIT in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. US Bancorp DE raised its stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 84.8% during the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,085 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 498 shares in the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC lifted its position in American Healthcare REIT by 265.3% during the third quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 1,158 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after acquiring an additional 841 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Spirit of America Management Corp NY lifted its position in American Healthcare REIT by 50.0% during the fourth quarter. Spirit of America Management Corp NY now owns 1,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $71,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. 16.68% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
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 on Wednesday, March 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.55, for a total value of $97,100.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 56,121 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,724,674.55. This represents a 3.44% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.75% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
American Healthcare REIT Stock Down 1.0%
American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by ($0.34). The firm had revenue of $650.77 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $667.57 million. American Healthcare REIT had a return on equity of 3.33% and a net margin of 4.23%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.38 EPS. American Healthcare REIT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.030-2.090 EPS. Equities analysts expect that American Healthcare REIT, Inc. will post 2.06 earnings per share for the current year.
American Healthcare REIT Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 17th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31st. American Healthcare REIT’s payout ratio is presently 172.41%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts have weighed in on AHR shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of American Healthcare REIT from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday. Scotiabank increased their price objective on American Healthcare REIT from $55.00 to $59.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Citizens Jmp reissued a “market outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. BMO Capital Markets assumed coverage on American Healthcare REIT in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $55.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Truist Financial upped their target price on American Healthcare REIT from $52.00 to $57.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $55.18.
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American Healthcare REIT Profile
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.
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