BKD
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Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) closed at $13.74 as of 2026-03-20, trading 125.1% above its 200-week moving average of $6.10. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 129.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 68, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.13 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1012 weeks of data, BKD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 51 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BKD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +0.8%.
With a market cap of $3.3 billion, BKD is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -308.2%. The stock trades at -73.1x book value.
Share count has increased 27.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 19.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BKD would have grown to $32, compared to $675 for the S&P 500. BKD has returned -5.6% annualized vs 10.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BKD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BKD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying BKD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +4.2% after 12 months (median -31.0%), compared to +2.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 33% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -8.9% vs +12.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BKD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BKD has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +0.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Dec 2010 | 178 | 90.3% | -60.2% | -63.2% |
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 24 | 28.4% | -2.6% | -20.1% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 4 | 5.6% | +87.1% | -14.2% |
| Aug 2015 | May 2021 | 297 | 81.6% | -39.3% | -50.5% |
| May 2021 | Jun 2021 | 3 | 3.0% | -20.0% | +100.6% |
| Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | 2 | 4.9% | -18.2% | +108.2% |
| Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 | 3 | 11.5% | -20.7% | +107.6% |
| Oct 2021 | Nov 2021 | 1 | 0.7% | -30.0% | +111.4% |
| Nov 2021 | Feb 2022 | 12 | 23.5% | -50.4% | +117.1% |
| Apr 2022 | Nov 2023 | 81 | 55.2% | -30.6% | +122.3% |
| Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 | 1 | 4.4% | +99.4% | +162.7% |
| Dec 2024 | Feb 2025 | 11 | 16.2% | +94.9% | +160.7% |
| Average | 51 | — | +0.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BKD below its 200-week moving average?
No. Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) is currently 125.1% above its 200-week moving average of $6.10. It would need to fall to $6.10 to cross below the line.
What is BKD's 200-week moving average price?
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $6.10 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BKD drops below its 200-week moving average?
BKD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +0.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 51 weeks on average.
Is BKD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BKD as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 68. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -308.2%. Price-to-book is -73.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BKD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 19.5 years, $100 invested in BKD would have grown to $32, compared to $675 for the S&P 500. That's -5.6% annualized vs 10.3% for the index. BKD has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20