Royal Bank of Canada Lowers Stake in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. $AHR

Royal Bank of Canada decreased its position in shares of American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR) by 95.4% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 284,453 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,877,096 shares during the period. Royal Bank of Canada owned 0.15% of American Healthcare REIT worth $13,414,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Thames Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT in the fourth quarter valued at $4,042,000. Strs Ohio boosted its stake in American Healthcare REIT by 48.2% in the 1st quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 348,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,416,000 after buying an additional 113,200 shares during the last quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC grew its holdings in American Healthcare REIT by 61.9% in the 4th quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 345,590 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,259,000 after buying an additional 132,172 shares during the period. Cbre Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC increased its stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 14.5% during the 4th quarter. Cbre Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC now owns 1,504,685 shares of the company’s stock valued at $70,810,000 after acquiring an additional 190,546 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Asset Management One Co. Ltd. increased its position in American Healthcare REIT by 16.0% during the fourth quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. now owns 291,426 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,076,000 after purchasing an additional 40,231 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 16.68% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CFO Brian Peay sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.70, for a total transaction of $1,267,500.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 152,700 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,741,890. This represents a 14.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Mark E. Foster sold 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.58, for a total value of $121,450.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 52,995 shares in the company, valued at $2,574,497.10. This trade represents a 4.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 29,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,485,590 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.75% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about American Healthcare REIT

Here are the key news stories impacting American Healthcare REIT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations: AHR reported second-quarter EPS of $0.16, above the $0.14 analyst consensus, while revenue reached $674.25 million versus expectations of $645.30 million. Revenue increased 24.3% year over year, supporting investor confidence in the company’s operating momentum. American Healthcare REIT quarterly earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: 2026 guidance was raised: Management now expects full-year EPS of $2.15 to $2.19, above the roughly $2.07 consensus estimate. The improved forecast was attributed to stronger performance and suggests earnings visibility has improved. American Healthcare REIT raises outlook
• Positive Sentiment: FFO and sector fundamentals remain supportive: Reports highlighted higher normalized funds from operations, strong same-store net operating income growth, senior-housing demographic tailwinds and an acquisition pipeline focused on distressed SHOP assets. These factors could support future cash flow and portfolio growth. American Healthcare REIT raises 2026 forecasts
• Neutral Sentiment: An investment analysis described AHR’s balance-sheet discipline and growth prospects favorably but maintained a Hold rating, indicating that the positive operating outlook may already be reflected in the valuation. American Healthcare REIT investment analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Risks include strong competition, aging properties and what analysts characterized as a relatively passive acquisition strategy. Additionally, reported EPS declined from $0.42 in the prior-year quarter to $0.16, despite beating the latest estimate.

American Healthcare REIT Stock Performance

Shares of AHR stock opened at $56.80 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 0.45 and a current ratio of 0.45. American Healthcare REIT, Inc. has a one year low of $39.64 and a one year high of $58.70. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $52.18 and its 200-day simple moving average is $50.70. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 83.54, a PEG ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 0.76.

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.02. American Healthcare REIT had a return on equity of 3.78% and a net margin of 4.84%.The firm had revenue of $674.25 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $645.30 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.42 earnings per share. American Healthcare REIT’s quarterly revenue was up 24.3% on a year-over-year basis. American Healthcare REIT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.190 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that American Healthcare REIT, Inc. will post 2.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

American Healthcare REIT Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 17th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were issued a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. American Healthcare REIT’s payout ratio is 172.41%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AHR has been the topic of a number of research reports. Citizens Jmp raised their price objective on American Healthcare REIT from $60.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Weiss Ratings lowered American Healthcare REIT from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Scotiabank decreased their price target on American Healthcare REIT from $59.00 to $51.00 and set a “sector outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Citigroup reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Barclays initiated coverage on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $61.00 price objective on the stock. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $58.83.

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.