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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Brookdale Senior Living's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4,309 Mil.
Brookdale Senior Living's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($-4,263 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-4,303 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($-4,303 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-4,309 Mil).
Brookdale Senior Living's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-3,838 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-4,040 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-4,040 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-4,303 Mil).
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Brookdale Senior Living Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Brookdale Senior Living Retained Earnings Calculation
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-4,309 Mil mean?
Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) has a Retained Earnings of $-4,309 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Brookdale Senior Living and its competitors.
Is Brookdale Senior Living's Retained Earnings too high?
Brookdale Senior Living's current Retained Earnings is $-4,309 Mil. Overall, Brookdale Senior Living has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookdale Senior Living's Retained Earnings compare to CON and LFST?
Brookdale Senior Living's Retained Earnings of $-4,309 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Brookdale Senior Living and its competitors. Brookdale Senior Living's current Retained Earnings is $-4,309 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookdale Senior Living stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.28, compared to a current price of $15.01 — trading 139% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-4,309 Mil. Brookdale Senior Living's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brookdale Senior Living (BKD), the current Retained Earnings is $-4,309 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookdale Senior Living stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.01 is trading 139% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.28.
GuruFocus considers Brookdale Senior Living to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKD:
Retained Earnings: $-4,309 Mil
GF Value™: $6.28 vs. price of $15.01 (139% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc operates senior living communities throughout the United States. The company has three reportable segments: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRs). The majority of the revenue is generated from the Assisted Living and Memory Care segment, which offers housing and assistance with activities of daily living to its customers. The company generates revenue in the form of Resident Fees, which it receives in exchange for the services provided, and in the form of management fees from certain communities under contract in exchange for the management services provided.
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