American Healthcare REIT, Inc. $AHR Shares Sold by Aberdeen Group plc

Aberdeen Group plc lessened its position in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR) by 19.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,075,176 shares of the company’s stock after selling 262,572 shares during the period. Aberdeen Group plc owned approximately 0.64% of American Healthcare REIT worth $44,932,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of AHR. Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in American Healthcare REIT in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in American Healthcare REIT in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its position in American Healthcare REIT by 265.3% in the 3rd quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 1,158 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after acquiring an additional 841 shares during the period. Finally, State of Wyoming bought a new stake in American Healthcare REIT during the 2nd quarter valued at $61,000. 16.68% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

American Healthcare REIT Stock Up 0.2%

AHR stock opened at $51.79 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $9.16 billion, a PE ratio of 369.96, a P/E/G ratio of 1.96 and a beta of 1.03. American Healthcare REIT, Inc. has a 12 month low of $26.48 and a 12 month high of $52.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 0.44 and a quick ratio of 0.44. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $47.97 and a 200 day simple moving average of $45.40.

American Healthcare REIT Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were given 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 Wednesday, December 31st. American Healthcare REIT’s dividend payout ratio is 714.29%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AHR has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Citizens Jmp reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 price objective on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Scotiabank raised their target price on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $47.00 to $55.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $45.00 to $54.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of American Healthcare REIT from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $51.83.

Insider Buying and Selling at American Healthcare REIT

In other news, Director Jeffrey T. Hanson sold 19,208 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.40, for a total transaction of $929,667.20. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 1.00% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.