E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB Invests $2.91 Million in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. $AHR

Key Points

• E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB purchased 55,726 shares of American Healthcare REIT worth approximately $2.91 million, while institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 16.68% of the stock.
• American Healthcare REIT exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $0.16 EPS versus the $0.14 consensus and revenue of $674.25 million, up 24.3% year over year. The company issued FY 2026 EPS guidance of $2.15–$2.19.
• Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus, with an average price target of $58.83 versus the stock’s reported $52.79 price; the company also pays a $1.00 annualized dividend, yielding approximately 1.9%.

E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB bought a new stake in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 55,726 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,906,000.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in AHR. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new position in American Healthcare REIT during the first quarter worth approximately $26,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of American Healthcare REIT during the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of American Healthcare REIT during the second quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of American Healthcare REIT during the fourth quarter worth approximately $34,000. 16.68% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

American Healthcare REIT Price Performance

Shares of NYSE AHR opened at $52.79 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $52.47 and a 200 day moving average price of $50.81. American Healthcare REIT, Inc. has a 1-year low of $39.64 and a 1-year high of $58.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.48 and a quick ratio of 0.45. The company has a market cap of $10.17 billion, a PE ratio of 77.63, a P/E/G ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.76.

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $674.25 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $645.30 million. American Healthcare REIT had a net margin of 4.84% and a return on equity of 3.63%. American Healthcare REIT's revenue was up 24.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.42 EPS. American Healthcare REIT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.190 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that American Healthcare REIT, Inc. will post 2.17 EPS for the current 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 paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. American Healthcare REIT's payout ratio is 147.06%.

Insider Transactions at American Healthcare REIT

In other American Healthcare REIT news, EVP Mark E. Foster sold 2,500 shares of American Healthcare REIT stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 52,995 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,574,497.10. The trade was a 4.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Brian Peay sold 25,000 shares of the business'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 value of $1,267,500.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 152,700 shares in the company, valued at $7,741,890. The trade was a 14.07% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 29,500 shares of company stock worth $1,485,590. Company insiders own 0.75% of the company's stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently commented on AHR shares. Compass Point initiated coverage on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. They issued a "buy" rating and a $70.00 price target for the company. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $54.00 to $56.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Citigroup reaffirmed a "market outperform" rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a report on Monday. Citizens Jmp increased their target price on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $60.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a "market outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered American Healthcare REIT from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $58.83.

American Healthcare REIT Company 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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