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

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.990-2.050 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.220. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

American Healthcare REIT Stock Performance

American Healthcare REIT stock opened at $53.28 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $48.74 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $46.03. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. American Healthcare REIT has a twelve month low of $26.48 and a twelve month high of $53.54. The company has a market capitalization of $9.43 billion, a PE ratio of 380.60, a P/E/G ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 1.03.

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.46 by ($0.40). American Healthcare REIT had a return on equity of 1.09% and a net margin of 1.21%.The firm had revenue of $604.08 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $617.49 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.40 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. American Healthcare REIT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.990-2.050 EPS. Research analysts expect that American Healthcare REIT will post 1.41 EPS for the current year.

American Healthcare REIT Dividend Announcement

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently commented on AHR. Citizens Jmp reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Scotiabank upped their price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $47.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock a “sector outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $52.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Truist Financial cut their price target on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $53.00 to $52.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $55.00 price objective for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $52.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other American Healthcare REIT news, Director Jeffrey T. Hanson sold 19,208 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.40, for a total value of $929,667.20. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.92% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

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