Brookdale Senior Living shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 sales results. Also, Barclays lowered its price target on the stock from $18 to $17.

Brookdale Senior Living shares are trading higher after the company announced it entered into a definitive agreement with Welltower to acquire 30 currently leased communities for a purchase price of $290 million.

Brookdale Announces $290M Deal To Acquire 30 Leased Communities From Welltower

8-K filing — Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD)

Filed: 2026-10-08 AccNo: 0001332349-26-000068 Size: 490 KB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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