Federated Hermes Inc. Has $46.71 Million Holdings in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. $AHR

Federated Hermes Inc. raised its holdings in American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR) by 57.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,111,863 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 404,626 shares during the period. Federated Hermes Inc. owned about 0.66% of American Healthcare REIT worth $46,709,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS lifted its holdings in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 0.9% during the 3rd quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 33,300 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,406,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its holdings in American Healthcare REIT by 22.1% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,716 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after buying an additional 311 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in American Healthcare REIT by 1.4% in the second quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 29,300 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,086,000 after buying an additional 393 shares in the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its stake in American Healthcare REIT by 0.3% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 140,769 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,172,000 after buying an additional 406 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lion Street Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of American Healthcare REIT by 6.2% in the second quarter. Lion Street Advisors LLC now owns 7,373 shares of the company’s stock valued at $271,000 after buying an additional 430 shares during the period. 16.68% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at American Healthcare REIT

In other news, Director Jeffrey T. Hanson sold 35,570 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.38, for a total transaction of $1,720,876.60. Following the sale, the director owned 19,208 shares in the company, valued at $929,283.04. This represents a 64.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Mark E. Foster sold 1,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $49.35, for a total transaction of $74,025.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 57,600 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,842,560. The trade was a 2.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 76,288 shares of company stock worth $3,718,666 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.92% of the company’s stock.

American Healthcare REIT Trading Up 1.9%

American Healthcare REIT stock opened at $47.23 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $8.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 337.32, a P/E/G ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 1.02. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $48.08 and a 200-day moving average of $44.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 0.44 and a quick ratio of 0.44. American Healthcare REIT, Inc. has a one year low of $26.48 and a one year high of $51.01.

American Healthcare REIT Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. American Healthcare REIT’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 714.29%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on AHR shares. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of American Healthcare REIT in a report on Monday, December 15th. UBS Group increased their target price on American Healthcare REIT from $51.00 to $56.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 17th. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on American Healthcare REIT in a report on Thursday. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $55.00 price target on the stock. JMP Securities upped their price objective on American Healthcare REIT from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on American Healthcare REIT from $45.00 to $54.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $51.83.

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.