Danny Prosky, president and CEO of American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE: AHR), sat down for a video interview during Nareit’s REITworld: 2024 Annual Conference in Las Vegas on Nov. 18-21.
Prosky described the current market environment as the best he has seen in his 33-year career, driven by rising demand for long-term care and limited new construction. He highlighted that the aging baby boomer population is fueling increased demand for assisted living, skilled nursing, and independent living facilities.
“The oldest baby boomers will start turning 80 [in 2025],” he noted, emphasizing how this demographic shift is boosting occupancy and revenue across the sector.
Despite higher construction and interest costs limiting new development, Prosky expressed optimism about future growth. The company reported strong earnings in 2024, supported by successful capital market activities, including an IPO in February and a $500 million ATM filing.
“We’ve had very good earnings growth…and our expectations are for strong earnings growth in 2025 and 2026,” Prosky stated, crediting favorable market dynamics and effective strategy execution.
Looking ahead, he acknowledged investor concerns about sustaining this momentum, particularly with potential policy changes from a new administration. However, Prosky remained confident, affirming that the company is well-positioned for continued success.