Sei Investments Co. Boosts Position in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. $AHR

Sei Investments Co. raised its position in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR) by 9.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 195,231 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 17,549 shares during the quarter. Sei Investments Co.’s holdings in American Healthcare REIT were worth $9,207,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Cetera Investment Advisers grew its stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 8.1% during the 1st quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 268,749 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,674,000 after purchasing an additional 20,075 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its holdings in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 27.5% in the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 448,094 shares of the company’s stock worth $21,132,000 after buying an additional 96,707 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in American Healthcare REIT by 45.6% during the first quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 5,512 shares of the company’s stock valued at $260,000 after buying an additional 1,726 shares during the period. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in American Healthcare REIT during the first quarter valued at approximately $111,000. Finally, Convergence Investment Partners LLC increased its holdings in American Healthcare REIT by 20.3% during the first quarter. Convergence Investment Partners LLC now owns 22,502 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,061,000 after buying an additional 3,802 shares during the last quarter. 16.68% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

American Healthcare REIT Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:AHR opened at $55.74 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.45 and a quick ratio of 0.45. American Healthcare REIT, Inc. has a 1-year low of $37.93 and a 1-year high of $58.70. The company has a market capitalization of $10.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 96.11, a P/E/G ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 0.77. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $51.64 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $50.44.

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by ($0.34). The firm had revenue of $650.77 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $667.57 million. American Healthcare REIT had a return on equity of 3.33% and a net margin of 4.23%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.38 earnings per share. American Healthcare REIT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.030-2.090 EPS. Research analysts expect that American Healthcare REIT, Inc. will post 2.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

American Healthcare REIT Dividend Announcement

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Mark E. Foster sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 directly owned 52,995 shares in the company, valued at $2,574,497.10. The trade was a 4.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CFO Brian Peay sold 25,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.70, for a total value of $1,267,500.00. Following the completion of 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 ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 29,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,485,590 in the last quarter. 0.75% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $54.00 to $56.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Citizens Jmp upped their price objective on 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. Compass Point started coverage on American Healthcare REIT in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $70.00 target price on the stock. Citigroup reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Barclays initiated coverage on American Healthcare REIT in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $61.00 price target for the company. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, American Healthcare REIT has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $58.83.

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.