American Healthcare REIT (AHR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.30 per share a year ago.
American Healthcare REIT is a diversified REIT focusing on senior care properties, showing strong growth and benefiting from the aging population trend. AHR's recent performance includes an 8.5% same-store growth and a 21.6% increase in Net Operating Income in Q4 2024. Valuation using the dividend discount model suggests a $30.00 share value, indicating a 0.54% upside, leading to a "hold" recommendation.
Demographic shifts, including an aging population and migration trends, are key drivers of REIT performance, influencing sector allocations and investment strategies. Chilton focuses on single-family rental (SFR) and healthcare REITs, with targeted exposure to multifamily REITs in coastal and Sun Belt markets. The aging population boosts demand for senior housing and medical outpatient buildings, benefiting REITs like Welltower, Ventas, and American Healthcare REIT.
US equity markets declined for the fourth week in the past five after a frenetic slate of geopolitical headlines and economic data indicated a sluggish start to 2025 for global growth. The Atlanta Fed's updated growth forecast indicated a -1.5% contraction in first-quarter GDP, while PCE data showed the first monthly decline in personal spending in nearly two years. Buoyed by the interest rate retreat, real estate equities were also a notable source of strength this week as REIT earnings season wrapped up with a surprisingly solid slate of results.
American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 28, 2025 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Alan Peterson - Vice President of Investor Relations and Finance Danny Prosky - President and Chief Executive Officer Gabe Willhite - Chief Operating Officer Stefan Oh - Chief Investment Officer Brian Peay - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ronald Kamdem - Morgan Stanley Farrell Granath - Bank of America Michael Griffin - Citigroup Michael Carroll - RBC Capital Markets Austin Wurschmidt - KeyBanc Capital Markets Michael Stroyeck - Green Street Operator Good afternoon and thank you for standing by. My name is John and I will be your conference operator today.
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.40 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to FFO of $0.38 per share a year ago.
The rapidly aging population is a big opportunity for healthcare REITs. Most of them are unfortunately quite expensive. But some opportunities remain. I highlight my top pick.
The REIT sector took a beating in December with an average total return of -6.85% but still finished in the black for full year 2024 (+3.70%). Small cap (-5.98%) and mid cap REITs (-6.62%) outperformed large caps (-7.43%) and micro caps (-8.63%) in December. Only 9.68% of REIT securities had a positive total return in December. 55.63% had a positive total return for all of 2024.
Healthcare REIT stocks are expected to benefit from an aging population, rising healthcare expenditure and technological advancements as they head into 2025.
The typical U.S. REIT returned 9% this year, or 13% with dividends.
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
The Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry players such as WELL, AHR and HIW are likely to benefit from healthy fundamentals and improving demand.