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Brookdale Senior Living Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 lowered, 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 12.0%: Adjusted EBITDA was $124.3 million, up 12.0% from $111.1 million a year earlier. The company reported a net loss of $13.9 million for the quarter. Source
  • Consolidated resident fees fell on dispositions: Consolidated resident fees fell 8.7% to $707.3 million, mainly due to communities disposed of in the second half of 2025 through lease terminations. Source
  • Same community RevPAR rose 5.4%: Same community RevPAR rose 5.4%, from RevPOR up 4.8% and occupancy up 50 basis points to 83.6%. Source
  • Same community operating costs rose 4.5%: Same community facility operating expense rose 4.5% to $490.5 million, reflecting higher wage rates, insurance, receivable losses, utilities and maintenance. Source
  • Mortgage refinancing pushed out maturities: A $248.9 million loan at a 6.16% fixed rate, maturing in 2031, repaid $244.1 million of 2027 debt, leaving no mortgage maturities until 2028. Source
  • Total liquidity stood at $523.6 million: Liquidity included $323.4 million of unrestricted cash, $24.7 million of marketable securities and $175.6 million of credit facility availability. Source

“During the third quarter, we continued to make significant progress against our key objectives, and we experienced improvement in occupancy, rate, net loss, and Adjusted EBITDA”

Nick Stengle, Brookdale's Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
RevPAR year-over-year growth Sourcefull year 20267.4% to 7.9%Lowered from 8.0% to 9.0%
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$495 million to $502 millionLowered from $502 million to $516 million
Annual cash rent payments Source2027approximately $17.8 million reductionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2026 RevPAR growth guidance was lowered to 7.4% to 7.9%, from 8.0% to 9.0%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance was lowered to $495 million to $502 million, from $502 million to $516 million. Source
  • New: A definitive agreement was signed in October 2026 to acquire 30 leased communities for $290.0 million, expected to close in the fourth quarter. Source
  • New: An agreement in July 2026 to acquire 17 leased communities for $157.4 million plus $2.6 million of transaction costs was completed in September 2026. Source
  • New: Mortgage financing of $248.9 million on 45 communities was obtained in July 2026, and $244.1 million of 2027 maturing debt was repaid at closing. Source
  • New: A fire at the 97-unit Clinton, Mississippi community, now vacant, is reflected in the revised full-year 2026 guidance. Source
  • Ended: The 2.00% convertible notes due 2026 were settled in October 2026 at maturity, with $23.3 million in cash and 0.9 million shares delivered. Source

Results and earnings drivers

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 12.0%: Adjusted EBITDA was $124.3 million, up 12.0% from $111.1 million a year earlier. The company reported a net loss of $13.9 million for the quarter. Source
  • Net loss narrowed on lower impairments: Impairment charges fell $58.2 million and depreciation and amortization fell $20.5 million, mainly from communities disposed of since the prior year period. Source
  • Consolidated resident fees fell on dispositions: Consolidated resident fees fell 8.7% to $707.3 million, mainly due to communities disposed of in the second half of 2025 through lease terminations. Source
  • Same community fees lifted Adjusted EBITDA: The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was attributed to higher same community resident fees, partly offset by higher same community facility operating expense. Source

Occupancy and rate

  • Same community RevPAR rose 5.4%: Same community RevPAR rose 5.4%, from RevPOR up 4.8% and occupancy up 50 basis points to 83.6%. Source
  • Consolidated occupancy up 130 basis points: Consolidated weighted average occupancy rose 130 basis points to 83.1%, and consolidated RevPAR rose 7.5% to $5,546, with RevPOR up 5.8%. Source
  • Sequential gains outpaced NIC market: Consolidated and same community occupancy each rose 70 basis points sequentially, which the company said outperformed the NIC stabilized market over the same period.

“While we achieved our quarterly plan for Adjusted EBITDA, we fell short of our RevPAR goal due to slower occupancy growth, particularly late in the quarter.”

Nick Stengle, Brookdale's Chief Executive Officer

Costs and margins

  • Same community operating costs rose 4.5%: Same community facility operating expense rose 4.5% to $490.5 million, reflecting higher wage rates, insurance, receivable losses, utilities and maintenance. Source
  • Labor hours fell through productivity gains: Same community cost growth was partly offset by fewer labor hours worked, which the company attributed to improved productivity. Source
  • General and administrative expense fell 17.7%: General and administrative expense fell 17.7% to $41.9 million as overhead was scaled back with dispositions and management agreement terminations. Source

Portfolio and transactions

  • 529 communities in 41 states: At September 30, 2026 the company operated 529 communities, serving about 45,000 residents. Total average units were 42,383, down 15.3% year over year after dispositions. Source
  • Owned community sales continued in 2026: Since July 1, 2026, the company sold 11 owned communities for $31.2 million net of costs. Year to date it has sold 24 owned communities for $178.6 million net. Source
  • Lease purchase option made exercisable: If the 30-community deal closes, a 39-community lease is extended and its fair market value purchase option becomes exercisable at any time, with a 6.5% yield floor. Source

Financing and debt

  • Mortgage refinancing pushed out maturities: A $248.9 million loan at a 6.16% fixed rate, maturing in 2031, repaid $244.1 million of 2027 debt, leaving no mortgage maturities until 2028. Source
  • Variable-rate loan on 17 communities: A $108.0 million loan secured by 17 communities has a five-year term, two one-year extension options, and a variable rate at SOFR plus 215 basis points. Source
  • New debt proceeds exceeded repayments: Nine-month proceeds from debt were $776.6 million against $717.0 million of repayments, compared with $320.8 million and $127.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Funding for 17-community purchase: The company funded the 17-community acquisition with proceeds from non-recourse mortgage financings and cash on hand. Source

Liquidity and cash flow

  • Total liquidity stood at $523.6 million: Liquidity included $323.4 million of unrestricted cash, $24.7 million of marketable securities and $175.6 million of credit facility availability. Source
  • Nine-month operating cash flow rose: Net cash from operating activities was $197.7 million for the nine months, against $183.5 million a year earlier. Capital expenditures were $154.1 million. Source
  • Asset sale proceeds reached $168.5 million: Nine-month proceeds from asset sales, net, were $168.5 million, compared with $8.1 million a year earlier, and acquisitions used $184.0 million. Source

Capital and convertible notes

  • Capped call settlement brought in cash: Settling the capped calls linked to the 2026 Notes brought in $45.9 million of cash and 0.4 million shares, which will be held as treasury shares. Source
  • Convertible notes outstanding at quarter end: The company had $23.3 million of 2.00% convertible notes due 2026 outstanding at quarter end, before their October maturity. Source
  • Diluted share count rose year over year: Nine-month diluted weighted average shares were 241.1 million, against 234.3 million a year earlier. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 November 2026

  • Acquisition of 30 communities closes Q4: The 30-community purchase is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, funded with cash on hand and non-recourse mortgage debt. Source
  • Lease extension follows 30-community close: If the 30-community acquisition closes, a separate 39-community lease would be extended four years to June 2036. Source
  • Supplemental materials and presentation posted: Supplemental information, an updated investor presentation and this release will be posted on the company website and furnished on Form 8-K. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Same community resident fees (same-facility revenue) Source$693.0 million, up 5.3%
Same community weighted average occupancy Source83.6%
Same community facility operating expense Source$490.5 million, up 4.5%
Consolidated RevPAR Source$5,546, up 7.5%
Total average units Source42,383, down 15.3%
Residents served Sourceapproximately 45,000

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: A fire at the 97-unit Clinton, Mississippi community, now vacant, carries estimated fourth-quarter revenue and expense effects. Source
  • Demand: Management attributed the revised guidance mainly to third quarter occupancy carryover, plus added marketing spend to build internal leads. Source
  • Financial: Total liquidity fell $42.3 million from June 30, 2026 to the September 30, 2026 level. Source
  • Regulatory: Pending asset sales depend on conditions including regulatory approvals, and closing timing is not assured. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the quarterly Adjusted EBITDA plan was achieved, while RevPAR fell short of its goal. Source
  • Not stated: The company plans to sell five additional owned communities, 270 units in total, during 2026, as previously announced. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.