American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR) declares Q1 2026 cash distribution

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American Healthcare REIT, Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized a first quarter 2026 cash distribution of $0.25 per share of common stock, equivalent to an annualized rate of $1.00 per share.

The distribution covers the quarter from January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026 and will be paid on or about April 17, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2026. The payment will be made only from legally available funds.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 18, 2026

American Healthcare REIT, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland			001-41951	47-2887436
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
18191 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 300
Irvine, California				92612
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 949 270-9200

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		AHR		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

First Quarter 2026 Distribution

On March 18, 2026, we issued a press release announcing our first quarter 2026 distribution, as further described in Item 8.01 below. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information furnished under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On March 18, 2026, our board of directors authorized a distribution to holders of our common stock of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026, for the quarter commencing on January 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2026. The quarterly distribution will be equal to $0.25 per share of our common stock, which is equal to an annualized distribution rate of $1.00 per share. The first quarter distribution will be paid in cash on or about April 17, 2026, only from legally available funds.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		American Healthcare REIT, Inc. Press Release dated March 18, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			American Healthcare REIT, Inc.
Date:	March 18, 2026	By:	/s/ Jeffrey T. Hanson
			Name: Jeffrey T. Hanson Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer and President

Exhibit 99.1

American Healthcare REIT Declares First Quarter 2026 Distribution

IRVINE, Calif., March 18, 2026 – American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE: AHR) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.25 per share for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The distribution will be payable in cash on or about April 17, 2026, to all holders of record of its common stock as of the close of business on March 31, 2026.

About American Healthcare REIT, Inc.

American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE: AHR) is a real estate investment trust that acquires, owns and operates a diversified portfolio of clinical healthcare real estate, focusing primarily on senior housing communities, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient medical buildings across the United States, and in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man.

SOURCE American Healthcare REIT, Inc.

Investor Contact:

Alan Peterson

VP, Investor Relations & Finance

(949) 270-9200

investorrelations@ahcreit.com

Media Contact:

Damon Elder

Spotlight Marketing Communications

(949) 427-1377

damon@spotlightmarcom.com

FAQ

What dividend did American Healthcare REIT (AHR) declare for Q1 2026?

American Healthcare REIT declared a cash distribution of $0.25 per share for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. This equates to an annualized rate of $1.00 per share on its common stock.

When is the record date for American Healthcare REIT's Q1 2026 dividend?

The record date is March 31, 2026. Shareholders who own American Healthcare REIT common stock at the close of business on that date will be entitled to receive the declared first quarter 2026 cash distribution of $0.25 per share.

When will American Healthcare REIT pay the Q1 2026 cash distribution?

The Q1 2026 cash distribution will be paid on or about April 17, 2026. Eligible holders of American Healthcare REIT common stock as of the March 31, 2026 record date will receive the $0.25 per share payment then.

What period does American Healthcare REIT's Q1 2026 dividend cover?

The distribution covers the quarter commencing January 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2026. The board authorized a cash payment of $0.25 per share for this period to common stockholders of record on March 31, 2026.

How is American Healthcare REIT's $0.25 dividend expressed on an annual basis?

The quarterly cash distribution of $0.25 per share corresponds to an annualized distribution rate of $1.00 per share. This annualized figure assumes the same quarterly amount is maintained over four consecutive quarters.

Will the Q1 2026 American Healthcare REIT dividend be paid in cash?

Yes, the first quarter 2026 distribution will be paid in cash on or about April 17, 2026. The company states that this payment will be made only from legally available funds to eligible common stockholders.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

2 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 7.4 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA WITH EMBEDDED LINKBASES DOCUMENT 24.5 KB