Healthcare Realty Trust (NYSE:HR) Posts Earnings Results

Healthcare Realty Trust (NYSE:HR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.13) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.40 by ($0.53), FiscalAI reports. Healthcare Realty Trust had a negative return on equity of 1.87% and a negative net margin of 7.59%.The company had revenue of $278.58 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $271.60 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.41 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 5.3% on a year-over-year basis. Healthcare Realty Trust updated its FY 2026 guidance to 1.620-1.660 EPS.

Healthcare Realty Trust Trading Down 2.4%

HR traded down $0.51 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $21.02. 5,050,456 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,609,678. The company has a market capitalization of $7.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -80.86 and a beta of 0.98. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $20.55 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $18.95. Healthcare Realty Trust has a 52-week low of $15.28 and a 52-week high of $22.04.

Healthcare Realty Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 26th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.24 per share. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 11th. Healthcare Realty Trust’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -165.52%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Healthcare Realty Trust

In related news, CAO Amanda L. Callaway sold 25,767 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.37, for a total value of $524,873.79. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 109,954 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,239,762.98. This trade represents a 18.99% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Healthcare Realty Trust

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in HR. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Healthcare Realty Trust during the first quarter worth $202,000. US Bancorp DE boosted its position in Healthcare Realty Trust by 5.8% during the third quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 10,959 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $198,000 after acquiring an additional 602 shares during the last quarter. Summit Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Healthcare Realty Trust during the 4th quarter valued at about $179,000. Vident Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in Healthcare Realty Trust during the 4th quarter valued at about $176,000. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC raised its holdings in Healthcare Realty Trust by 232.9% in the 4th quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 10,125 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $172,000 after acquiring an additional 7,084 shares during the last quarter.

Healthcare Realty Trust News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Healthcare Realty Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Raised 2026 outlook: Healthcare Realty increased its normalized FFO guidance to $1.62–$1.66 per share, a $0.02 midpoint increase from its prior forecast. It also raised same-store cash NOI growth guidance to 4.25%–5.00%, signaling improving property-level performance. Healthcare Realty Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Further Increases Full Year 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: FFO and revenue exceeded estimates: Second-quarter funds from operations came in at $0.41 per share, ahead of the $0.40 consensus estimate and matching the prior-year result. Revenue of $278.58 million also topped expectations of $271.60 million. Healthcare Realty Trust Q2 FFO and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend maintained: The REIT declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, equivalent to an indicated annual yield of approximately 4.5%. Shareholders of record on August 11 are scheduled to receive payment on August 26.
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP results were weak: Healthcare Realty reported a quarterly loss of $0.13 per share, missing the $0.40 analyst estimate by $0.53. Revenue declined 5.3% from the prior year, while net margin and return on equity remained negative. Healthcare Realty Trust Second-Quarter Earnings Report

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on HR shares. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $22.00 price objective on shares of Healthcare Realty Trust in a report on Friday, June 12th. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their target price on Healthcare Realty Trust from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Healthcare Realty Trust from $19.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Raymond James Financial assumed coverage on Healthcare Realty Trust in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $24.00 price target for the company. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Healthcare Realty Trust from $19.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $21.89.

About Healthcare Realty Trust

Healthcare Realty Trust (NYSE: HR) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, acquisition and management of outpatient medical facilities. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company’s portfolio is focused primarily on medical office buildings and outpatient healthcare properties that serve hospitals, health systems and other healthcare providers. Its business model centers on securing long-term, triple-net leases to generate stable income streams from a diversified tenant base.

The company’s properties are located across key metropolitan markets in the United States, including major healthcare hubs in the Southeast, Southwest and in select coastal regions.