Everest Financial Group LLC Makes New $530,000 Investment in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. $AHR

Everest Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 11,230 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $530,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in AHR. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of American Healthcare REIT in the 1st quarter worth approximately $26,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in American Healthcare REIT during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in American Healthcare REIT during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the second quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in American Healthcare REIT in the fourth quarter valued at $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 16.68% of the company’s stock.

American Healthcare REIT Price Performance

Shares of American Healthcare REIT stock opened at $57.37 on Monday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $51.02 and its 200 day moving average price is $50.12. American Healthcare REIT, Inc. has a twelve month low of $36.73 and a twelve month high of $58.02. The company has a current ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 0.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 98.91, a PEG ratio of 1.92 and a beta of 0.77.

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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 firm had revenue of $650.77 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $667.57 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.38 earnings per share. The business’s revenue 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. As a group, research analysts anticipate that American Healthcare REIT, Inc. will post 2.07 earnings per share for the current year.

American Healthcare REIT Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 17th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. American Healthcare REIT’s payout ratio is currently 172.41%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have weighed in on AHR shares. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $54.00 to $56.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of American Healthcare REIT from $60.00 to $63.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Citigroup raised shares of American Healthcare REIT from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $55.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Barclays started coverage on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $61.00 target price for the company. Finally, Compass Point began coverage on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. They set a “buy” rating and a $70.00 price target on the stock. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $58.42.

Insider Buying and Selling at American Healthcare REIT

In other news, CFO Brian Peay sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 152,700 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,741,890. This trade represents a 14.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Mark E. Foster sold 2,500 shares of the company’s 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 completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 52,995 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,574,497.10. This represents a 4.50% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 29,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,485,590 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.75% of the company’s stock.

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.