Is American Assets Trust a Buy After the Executive Chairman Purchased 10,000 Shares?
Written by Robert Izquierdo for The Motley Fool -> Executive Chairman Ernest Rady acquired 10,000 shares at $23.40 per share, representing a transaction value of ~$234,000 as of June 1, 2026. All shares in this transaction are attributed to indirect ownership; the majority of R
Executive Chairman Ernest Rady acquired 10,000 shares at $23.40 per share, representing a transaction value of ~$234,000 as of June 1, 2026.
All shares in this transaction are attributed to indirect ownership; the majority of Rady's position is held indirectly through entities such as the Ernest Rady Trust and Rady Foundation.
Rady retains 13,509,443 shares (direct and indirect) in Common Stock, highlighting a continued substantial position following a series of purchases over the past year.
Ernest S. Rady, Executive Chairman of American Assets Trust (NYSE:AAT) , reported the open-market purchase of 10,000 shares for a total consideration of ~$234,000 on June 1, 2026, according to the SEC Form 4 filing .
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($23.40); post-transaction value based on June 1, 2026 adjusted market close ($23.08).
American Assets Trust, Inc. is a diversified real estate investment trust with a focus on premier office, retail, and residential assets in select U.S. markets. The company leverages over five decades of market experience and local expertise to operate in regions characterized by strong demand and limited supply.
The June 1 purchase of American Assets Trust stock by Executive Chairman Ernest Rady suggests he has a bullish outlook towards the REIT. After all, he already held millions of shares before this transaction, so adding to his position was a noteworthy event.
Rady’s buy helped to propel American Assets Trust’s share price to a 52-week high of $24.11 on June 5. The company reported funds from operations (FFO) per diluted share of $0.51 in the first quarter, compared to $0.52 in the prior year.
