Quantbot Technologies LP Has $5.07 Million Stake in Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (NYSE:HR)

Quantbot Technologies LP lifted its holdings in shares of Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (NYSE:HR) by 18.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 279,181 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after purchasing an additional 42,853 shares during the quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP owned 0.08% of Healthcare Realty Trust worth $5,067,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its holdings in Healthcare Realty Trust by 38.1% during the 2nd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 2,276 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 628 shares during the period. Signaturefd LLC increased its position in shares of Healthcare Realty Trust by 3.4% during the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 24,912 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $452,000 after acquiring an additional 823 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in Healthcare Realty Trust by 1.1% in the 2nd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 81,598 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $1,345,000 after acquiring an additional 848 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC boosted its stake in Healthcare Realty Trust by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 66,654 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $1,098,000 after purchasing an additional 929 shares during the period. Finally, Private Advisor Group LLC increased its holdings in Healthcare Realty Trust by 3.6% during the 3rd quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 30,358 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $551,000 after purchasing an additional 1,062 shares in the last quarter.

Insider Transactions at Healthcare Realty Trust

In related news, Director Thomas N. Bohjalian acquired 7,750 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 22nd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $17.39 per share, for a total transaction of $134,772.50. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now directly owns 50,002 shares in the company, valued at approximately $869,534.78. This trade represents a 18.34 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director John Knox Singleton acquired 6,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 5th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $18.24 per share, for a total transaction of $118,560.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 57,082 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,041,175.68. This trade represents a 12.85 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders have bought 14,478 shares of company stock worth $257,332 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.

Healthcare Realty Trust Price Performance

NYSE HR opened at $18.53 on Wednesday. Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated has a 12 month low of $12.77 and a 12 month high of $18.90. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $17.71 and a 200-day moving average of $17.29.

Healthcare Realty Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 12th will be given a $0.31 dividend. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.69%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 12th. Healthcare Realty Trust’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -78.48%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

HR has been the subject of several recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “underweight” rating and set a $17.00 price objective (up from $16.00) on shares of Healthcare Realty Trust in a research report on Tuesday, October 1st. Wedbush upped their price target on Healthcare Realty Trust from $15.00 to $18.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, August 5th. Finally, Scotiabank lifted their price objective on shares of Healthcare Realty Trust from $17.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have issued a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Healthcare Realty Trust has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $17.17.

About Healthcare Realty Trust

Healthcare Realty (NYSE: HR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates medical outpatient buildings primarily located around market-leading hospital campuses. The Company selectively grows its portfolio through property acquisition and development. As the first and largest REIT to specialize in medical outpatient buildings, Healthcare Realty's portfolio includes more than 700 properties totaling over 40 million square feet concentrated in 15 growth markets.