About BKD Dividend Returns
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends.
How We Calculate Total Return
Our total return calculator simulates dividend reinvestment (DRIP) by assuming each dividend payment is used to purchase additional shares at the closing price on the ex-dividend date. This methodology provides an accurate representation of how a dividend reinvestment plan would perform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1What is the total return of BKD over the past year?
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) delivered a return of 168.42% over the past year. Since BKD does not currently pay dividends, the total return equals the price-only return.
Q2How much would $10,000 invested in BKD be worth today?
A $10,000 investment in Brookdale Senior Living Inc. one year ago would be worth $26,842 today, representing a gain of $16,842.
Q3Does BKD pay dividends?
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends. For BKD, the total return equals the price-only return.
Q4Did BKD beat the S&P 500?
Yes, Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) outperformed the S&P 500 by 152.97 percentage points over the past year. BKD delivered a total return of 168.42%, compared to the S&P 500's 15.45%. This 152.97pp alpha means investors in BKD earned more than a passive S&P 500 index fund.
Q5What is BKD's worst drawdown?
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) experienced a maximum drawdown of -18.05% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2025-04-03 to its trough on 2025-04-08. The stock recovered to its prior peak by 2025-04-16. Maximum drawdown measures the worst peak-to-trough decline and is an important risk metric for investors.
Q6What is BKD's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) has delivered strong long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is 6.5% (0.6% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $10,647. Over 20 years: -41.0% total return (-2.6% CAGR) — $10,000 → $5,905. Over 30 years: -22.1% total return (-0.8% CAGR) — $10,000 → $7,786. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.
Q7What was BKD's best and worst year?
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.'s best calendar year was 2009 with a total return of 201.7%. Its worst year was 2008 with a total return of -80.0%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 281.6 percentage points.
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