BlackRock Inc. acquired 2,637,919 shares of Community Healthcare Trust Inc.

The investment totals approximately $48.22 million.

This purchase gives BlackRock a 9.23% stake in the real estate investment trust.

Institutional investors and hedge funds now control 87.84% of the company.

Community Healthcare Trust reported quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share.

This figure missed the $0.11 analyst estimate.

The company also recently adjusted its dividend.

The CEO and a director purchased additional shares following the earnings report.

Analysts currently maintain a consensus Hold rating on the stock.