Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI) Shares Sold by Pacer Advisors Inc.

Pacer Advisors Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI - Free Report) by 33.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 39,430 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 19,798 shares during the period. Pacer Advisors Inc.'s holdings in Omega Healthcare Investors were worth $1,492,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of OHI. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Omega Healthcare Investors by 317.7% in the 3rd quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 3,949,368 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $160,739,000 after acquiring an additional 3,003,845 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its position in shares of Omega Healthcare Investors by 328.6% during the third quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 1,661,964 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $67,642,000 after buying an additional 1,274,238 shares during the last quarter. FMR LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Omega Healthcare Investors by 9.9% in the 3rd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 4,216,835 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $171,625,000 after buying an additional 380,626 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its position in shares of Omega Healthcare Investors by 441.4% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 429,993 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $17,177,000 after buying an additional 350,570 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P. raised its stake in shares of Omega Healthcare Investors by 115.9% during the 3rd quarter. Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P. now owns 34,982 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $1,424,000 after acquiring an additional 254,471 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.25% of the company's stock.

Omega Healthcare Investors Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:OHI traded up $0.73 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $38.33. The company's stock had a trading volume of 2,807,746 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,855,654. The company has a quick ratio of 6.48, a current ratio of 6.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $38.16 and a 200 day moving average of $39.08. Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. has a twelve month low of $27.74 and a twelve month high of $44.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.35 billion, a PE ratio of 28.18, a P/E/G ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 0.99.

Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE:OHI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 5th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.33. Omega Healthcare Investors had a return on equity of 8.83% and a net margin of 34.41%. On average, equities analysts expect that Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. will post 2.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Omega Healthcare Investors Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 18th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 10th will be given a $0.67 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 10th. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.99%. Omega Healthcare Investors's dividend payout ratio is presently 197.06%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

OHI has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. BNP Paribas upgraded shares of Omega Healthcare Investors from a "neutral" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $49.00 target price for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 31st. Royal Bank of Canada boosted their target price on Omega Healthcare Investors from $39.00 to $43.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Monday, November 11th. Mizuho increased their price target on Omega Healthcare Investors from $35.00 to $37.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, December 5th. BMO Capital Markets upgraded Omega Healthcare Investors from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $45.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 9th. Finally, Berenberg Bank assumed coverage on shares of Omega Healthcare Investors in a research report on Friday, October 18th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $45.00 price objective for the company. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $41.67.

About Omega Healthcare Investors

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc engages in the provision of financing and capital to the long-term healthcare industry with a particular focus on skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, rehabilitation and acute care facilities, and medical office buildings.