Sonida Senior Living (NYSE:SNDA) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Sonida Senior Living (NYSE:SNDA) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The company reported ($0.52) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.09) by ($0.43), RTT News reports. The firm had revenue of $207.65 million for the quarter. Sonida Senior Living had a negative net margin of 24.15% and a negative return on equity of 36.98%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.16) earnings per share.

Here are the key takeaways from Sonida Senior Living’s conference call:

• Strong operating momentum: Same-store occupancy rose 240 basis points year over year to 87.8%, while same-store NOI increased 16.9% and NOI margin expanded 250 basis points to 32.6%.
• Management said occupancy gains continued into the third quarter and believes low- to mid-90% stabilized occupancy is achievable, supported by the SPIN analytics platform, pricing opportunities, and the new hospitality-focused COO.
• Sonida is under contract to acquire approximately $88 million of assets in attractive markets, targeting mid-teens unlevered IRRs and accretion to normalized FFO and NAV per share after stabilization.
• The company strengthened its balance sheet with a new $380 million five-year term loan, extending maturities and leaving 97% of total debt due in 2029 or later; the transaction also increased revolver availability for future acquisitions.
• Sonida does not plan to provide full-year normalized FFO guidance until 2027, citing the need to complete CHP integrations and work through its acquisition pipeline; management also noted that pro forma CHP results are not prepared under Regulation S-X Article 11 and may not predict future performance.

Sonida Senior Living Stock Performance

Shares of SNDA stock opened at $41.56 on Tuesday. Sonida Senior Living has a one year low of $23.98 and a one year high of $44.38. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $38.76. The stock has a market cap of $1.97 billion, a P/E ratio of -7.13 and a beta of 0.80. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58.

Key Stories Impacting Sonida Senior Living

Here are the key news stories impacting Sonida Senior Living this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sonida outlined approximately $88 million of potential acquisitions targeting mid-teens internal rates of return. Management also expects acquired communities to benefit from occupancy reaching the low-to-mid-90% range, supporting the company’s growth strategy and potentially improving future cash flow. Sonida outlines $88M acquisitions targeting mid-teens IRR as it sees low-to-mid-90s occupancy
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter operating momentum was encouraging: same-store occupancy increased 240 basis points year over year to 87.8%. Revenue of $207.65 million also exceeded analysts’ expectations, indicating continued demand and progress in Sonida’s operating platform. Sonida Senior Living Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: On its second-quarter earnings call, management emphasized execution of its growth strategy and the opportunity to scale the portfolio through acquisitions. The transcript provides additional detail on the company’s outlook, occupancy recovery and investment plans. Sonida Senior Living Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Sonida reported a second-quarter loss of $0.52 per share, substantially worse than the consensus loss estimate of $0.09 and wider than the $0.16 loss recorded a year earlier. The company also reported a negative net margin and negative return on equity, highlighting continued profitability and balance-sheet risks. Sonida Senior Living Reports Q2 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

Analysts Set New Price Targets

SNDA has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Citigroup began coverage on shares of Sonida Senior Living in a research note on Monday, July 27th. They set a “market outperform” rating for the company. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on Sonida Senior Living from $45.00 to $48.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Compass Point initiated coverage on Sonida Senior Living in a research report on Tuesday. They set a “buy” rating and a $65.00 price target for the company. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on Sonida Senior Living from $31.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on Sonida Senior Living from $35.00 to $37.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Sonida Senior Living has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.50.

Insider Transactions at Sonida Senior Living

In other Sonida Senior Living news, Director Benjamin P. Harris sold 2,500 shares of Sonida Senior Living stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.46, for a total value of $93,650.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 9,182 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $343,957.72. The trade was a 21.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 39.30% of the company’s stock.

Sonida Senior Living Company Profile

Sonida Senior Living (NYSE: SNDA) is a publicly traded company that owns and operates senior living communities in the United States. The company’s core business centers on providing housing and care services for older adults, with an emphasis on assisted living, memory care and related supportive services tailored to residents’ needs.

Sonida’s communities combine residential accommodations with on-site services such as personal care assistance, medication management, dining programs, social and recreational activities, and clinical oversight.