Equity Profile

HR

Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated

Real EstateHealth Care REITs$6.8B

May11Mon

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (HR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning and managing healthcare-related properties. As a player in the healthcare sector, it plays a critical role in providing facilities for medical services, which are essential in today's aging population and growing healthcare needs.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will help gauge how well the company is managing its operations.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will indicate the demand for healthcare facilities and the effectiveness of HR's property management.

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HR Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

-16.06%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.12%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Healthcare Realty Trust reported an EPS of $0.35, missing estimates by 10.26%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.30% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about HR's upcoming earnings, especially given the company's focus on healthcare properties. However, recent earnings misses may lead to skepticism about future performance.

Bull Case

If HR can demonstrate improved occupancy rates and better-than-expected revenue growth, it could signal a strong recovery and boost investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, continued earnings misses could raise concerns about the company's ability to manage its properties effectively and meet market expectations.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the occupancy rates be for Q2-2026?

Occupancy rates directly affect rental income and profitability, making it a crucial metric for assessing the company's health.

How does HR plan to address the recent earnings misses?

Management's strategy to improve performance will be closely scrutinized, as it could impact investor confidence and future stock performance.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for recovery in occupancy rates, which could lead to better-than-expected earnings.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 3.77% move, indicating expectations of volatility that may not align with the actual performance.

The recent trend of occupancy rates suggests a rebound that could surprise analysts.

Key Risk

If occupancy rates come in below 85%, it could lead to a significant reevaluation of the company's growth prospects.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around HR's ability to maintain high occupancy rates and improve profitability amidst recent earnings misses.

Bull Confirmed If

Occupancy rates above 90% would confirm a strong recovery in demand for healthcare properties.

Bear Confirmed If

Occupancy rates below 85% would indicate ongoing challenges in attracting tenants.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±3.77%

Historical Avg

±1.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±3.8% while HR has averaged ±1.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.2%

30d HV

18.7%

Calls (6K)P/C Ratio: 0.02Puts (300)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich setup in Real Estate

n=30

Fade rate: 16 of 30 (53%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Real Estate in the last 2 years. 16 of 30 faded and 14 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 1.8%, with a raw directional average of +1.0% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If HR beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.47%, confirming a positive outlook for the company.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but cautious, the stock may see muted movement as investors digest management's commentary.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline, with historical patterns indicating an average drop of around 0.12% following earnings misses.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on occupancy rates and tenant demand.
2Management's strategy for improving profitability in light of recent earnings misses.
3Insights into the competitive landscape for healthcare properties.
4Comments on future property acquisitions or developments.
5Guidance on expected revenue growth for the next quarter.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will help gauge how well the company is managing its operations.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will indicate the demand for healthcare facilities and the effectiveness of HR's property management.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

HR Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

-16.06%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.12%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Healthcare Realty Trust reported an EPS of $0.35, missing estimates by 10.26%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.30% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If HR can demonstrate improved occupancy rates and better-than-expected revenue growth, it could signal a strong recovery and boost investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, continued earnings misses could raise concerns about the company's ability to manage its properties effectively and meet market expectations.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the occupancy rates be for Q2-2026?

Occupancy rates directly affect rental income and profitability, making it a crucial metric for assessing the company's health.

How does HR plan to address the recent earnings misses?

Management's strategy to improve performance will be closely scrutinized, as it could impact investor confidence and future stock performance.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for recovery in occupancy rates, which could lead to better-than-expected earnings.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 3.77% move, indicating expectations of volatility that may not align with the actual performance.

The recent trend of occupancy rates suggests a rebound that could surprise analysts.

Key Risk

If occupancy rates come in below 85%, it could lead to a significant reevaluation of the company's growth prospects.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around HR's ability to maintain high occupancy rates and improve profitability amidst recent earnings misses.

Bull Confirmed If

Occupancy rates above 90% would confirm a strong recovery in demand for healthcare properties.

Bear Confirmed If

Occupancy rates below 85% would indicate ongoing challenges in attracting tenants.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±3.77%

Historical Avg

±1.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±3.8% while HR has averaged ±1.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.2%

30d HV

18.7%

Calls (6K)P/C Ratio: 0.02Puts (300)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich setup in Real Estate

n=30

Fade rate: 16 of 30 (53%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If HR beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.47%, confirming a positive outlook for the company.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but cautious, the stock may see muted movement as investors digest management's commentary.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline, with historical patterns indicating an average drop of around 0.12% following earnings misses.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on occupancy rates and tenant demand.
2Management's strategy for improving profitability in light of recent earnings misses.
3Insights into the competitive landscape for healthcare properties.
4Comments on future property acquisitions or developments.
5Guidance on expected revenue growth for the next quarter.