Seven Grand Managers LLC Acquires New Position in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. $AHR

Key Points

• Seven Grand Managers LLC opened a new position in American Healthcare REIT, buying 100,000 shares valued at about $4.7 million in the fourth quarter.
• American Healthcare REIT reported weaker-than-expected quarterly results, with EPS of $0.13 versus the $0.47 consensus estimate, though revenue still rose 20.4% year over year to $650.77 million.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share and continues to draw generally positive analyst sentiment, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $55.36.

Seven Grand Managers LLC acquired a new stake in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 100,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,706,000. Seven Grand Managers LLC owned 0.06% of American Healthcare REIT as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in AHR. Optiver Holding B.V. raised its stake in 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 acquiring an additional 296 shares during the period. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. US Bancorp DE raised its stake in American Healthcare REIT by 84.8% in the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,085 shares of the company's stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 498 shares during the period. State of Wyoming bought a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the 2nd quarter valued at about $61,000. Finally, Spirit of America Management Corp NY raised its stake in American Healthcare REIT by 50.0% in the 4th 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 period. 16.68% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at American Healthcare REIT

In other news, EVP Mark E. Foster sold 2,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.55, for a total transaction of $97,100.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 56,121 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,724,674.55. The trade was a 3.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.75% of the company's stock.

American Healthcare REIT Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of AHR opened at $50.47 on Thursday. The business's 50-day moving average price is $49.58 and its 200-day moving average price is $49.38. American Healthcare REIT, Inc. has a twelve month low of $34.03 and a twelve month high of $54.67. The stock has a market cap of $9.73 billion, a PE ratio of 87.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a quick ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 0.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.47 by ($0.34). American Healthcare REIT had a return on equity of 3.33% and a net margin of 4.23%.The business had revenue of $650.77 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $667.57 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.38 EPS. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 20.4% compared to the same quarter last year. American Healthcare REIT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.030-2.090 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that American Healthcare REIT, Inc. will post 2.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.

American Healthcare REIT Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 17th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. American Healthcare REIT's payout ratio is presently 172.41%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on AHR shares. Citizens Jmp restated 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. Citigroup reiterated a "market outperform" rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on American Healthcare REIT from $54.00 to $56.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Tuesday. BMO Capital Markets assumed coverage on American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. They set an "outperform" rating and a $55.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded American Healthcare REIT from a "hold (c)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. One 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 stock. According to MarketBeat.com, American Healthcare REIT currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $55.36.

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.

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