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title: "Sonida Senior Living Closes CNL Acquisition, Reports Q1"
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description: "Sonida Senior Living (SNDA) has completed its acquisition of CNL Healthcare Properties for $1.8 billion, enhancing its portfolio with 69 senior housing communities. The Q1 2026 results show a 36.7% increase in resident revenue, although net loss widened to $41.2 million due to merger costs. Pro forma occupancy rose to 87.2%, with improved margins. To finance the acquisition, Sonida secured a $270 million bridge facility and $110 million from shareholders. Analysts rate SNDA as a Hold with a $37.00 price target, citing strong revenue growth but concerns over profitability and balance sheet risks."
datetime: "2026-05-11T11:57:59.000Z"
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# Sonida Senior Living Closes CNL Acquisition, Reports Q1

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Sonida Senior Living ( (SNDA) ) has shared an update.

Sonida Senior Living reported first-quarter 2026 results on May 11, 2026, highlighting the completion of its March 11, 2026 acquisition of CNL Healthcare Properties, a $1.8 billion stock-and-cash deal that added 69 senior housing communities and marked the start of what management calls its Phase 3 “Compounding” growth strategy. The CHP merger drove a 36.7% year-over-year increase in resident revenue and boosted pro forma occupancy and margins in the same-store portfolio, even as net loss widened to $41.2 million due largely to merger-related transaction and restructuring costs.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Sonida’s same-store communities saw pro forma occupancy rise 220 basis points to 87.2%, RevPAR and RevPOR gain 780 and 500 basis points respectively, and pro forma community NOI and margins improve versus both the prior year and the prior quarter. To finance the CHP deal and related obligations, Sonida put in place a mix of a $270 million bridge facility, expanded revolving credit and permanent term loans with SOFR-based pricing and interest rate caps, and a $110 million private equity infusion from major shareholders, steps that significantly scale the balance sheet while positioning the company to refinance short-term bridge debt and pursue disciplined external growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (SNDA) stock is a Hold with a $37.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sonida Senior Living stock, see the SNDA Stock Forecast page.

**Spark’s Take on SNDA Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SNDA is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weak profitability and a high-risk balance sheet despite strong revenue growth and improving operating cash flow. Offsetting this, the latest earnings call points to improving operations, synergies, and stronger liquidity, while technical signals are mixed and valuation remains challenging due to losses.

To see Spark’s full report on SNDA stock, click here.

**More about Sonida Senior Living**

Sonida Senior Living, Inc., listed on the NYSE as SNDA, is a leading owner, operator and investor in senior housing communities across the United States. The company focuses on providing high-quality care and services to residents in its senior living portfolio, using data and performance tools such as its Sonida Performance Insight Navigator to enhance community operations and drive sustainable growth.

**Average Trading Volume:** 534,157

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy

**Current Market Cap:** $1.81B

Find detailed analytics on SNDA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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