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Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 7, 2026
Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) reported revenue of $765M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -6% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.8%, net loss $6.9M (0.9% of revenue).
Brookdale Senior Living, Q1 2026: revenue $765M (-6% year over year), operating margin 6.8%, net loss $6.9M, operating cash flow $20.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $765M | +1% | -6% |
| Operating profit | $51.8M | +127% | +75% |
| Net earnings | −$6.9M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $20.9M | -40% | -11% |
What changed
Revenue was $764.9M in Q1 2026, down 6% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Resident fees was the largest line at 94% of revenue. Resident fees lost $55.0M year over year (down 7%), 112% of the total change.
Gross margin was 28.3%, up 0.9 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $51.8M, a 6.8% margin (up 3.1 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 15% while revenue fell 6%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $6.9M, narrower than the previous quarter's $40.0M loss. Net interest and other expense of $59.1M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $20.9M (down 11% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $76.9M of depreciation and amortization and $3.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $52.8M. Capital expenditures of $46.5M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$25.6M.
Questions
What was Brookdale Senior Living's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) reported revenue of $765M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -6% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Brookdale Senior Living profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $51.8M (6.8% of revenue) and net loss $6.9M.