Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Has Lowered Expectations for American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH) Stock Price

American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH) had its price objective lowered by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $34.00 to $30.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “hold” rating on the real estate investment trust’s stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 9.67% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on AMH. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of American Homes 4 Rent in a research report on Friday, February 27th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $37.00 price target on American Homes 4 Rent in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Scotiabank cut their price target on American Homes 4 Rent from $33.00 to $31.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on shares of American Homes 4 Rent from $40.00 to $39.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of American Homes 4 Rent from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 18th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $35.21.

American Homes 4 Rent Price Performance

AMH stock opened at $27.36 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $30.50 and a 200-day moving average of $31.72. The company has a market cap of $9.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.18, a PEG ratio of 3.95 and a beta of 0.80. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. American Homes 4 Rent has a 12-month low of $27.22 and a 12-month high of $39.49.

American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by ($0.14). American Homes 4 Rent had a return on equity of 5.93% and a net margin of 24.48%.The firm had revenue of $402.93 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $459.24 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.45 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. American Homes 4 Rent has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.890-1.950 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that American Homes 4 Rent will post 1.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at American Homes 4 Rent

In related news, Director David Goldberg acquired 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $29.30 per share, for a total transaction of $58,600.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 36,723 shares in the company, valued at $1,075,983.90. This trade represents a 5.76% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Douglas N. Benham bought 1,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $24.20 per share, with a total value of $29,040.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 44,717 shares in the company, valued at $1,082,151.40. The trade was a 2.76% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders bought 6,771 shares of company stock worth $183,684 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 6.32% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On American Homes 4 Rent

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB lifted its stake in shares of American Homes 4 Rent by 10,728.6% during the third quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB now owns 758 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 751 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its position in American Homes 4 Rent by 122.2% during the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 802 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 441 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC grew its stake in American Homes 4 Rent by 230.8% in the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 827 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 577 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its stake in American Homes 4 Rent by 84.8% in the 3rd quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 963 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 442 shares during the period. Finally, Prosperity Bancshares Inc acquired a new position in American Homes 4 Rent in the 4th quarter valued at $35,000. 91.87% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About American Homes 4 Rent

American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, development and management of single-family rental homes. Since its initial public offering in April 2013, the company has focused on building a large-scale, professionally managed portfolio of homes designed to meet the needs of today’s renters. Its business model emphasizes the acquisition of well-located properties coupled with consistent, in-house property management to drive occupancy and long-term value.

As of the most recent reporting, American Homes 4 Rent owns and operates tens of thousands of homes across the United States, with concentration in key Sun Belt and high-growth markets.