Brookdale Senior Living Inc., an operator of assisted and independent living centers, said recently it plans to repurchase up to $150 million of its common stock.

In order to help fund the buyback, the company has cut its quarterly dividend in half to 25 cents from 50 cents.

Given the current share price, Brookdale said, the switch is consistent with its responsibility to create long-term shareholder value.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc., an operator of assisted and independent living centers, said recently it plans to repurchase up to $150 million of its common stock.

In order to help fund the buyback, the company has cut its quarterly dividend in half to 25 cents from 50 cents.

Given the current share price, Brookdale said, the switch is consistent with its responsibility to create long-term shareholder value.

Industry giant Brookdale Senior Living and small-caps Emeritus and FiveStar Quality Care all look cheap, with upside of 50% or more.

dividends

yield of 5.10%.

Well positioned, financials will reflect and incredible growth in the next few months

Upgraded by Stifel Nicolaus from Hold to Buy

Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Another company in the industry that has its trials. Company revenue doubled in Q4 to $432 million. But, one time charges knocked down net and Goldman Sachs downgraded the shares. Trades in middle of its range at $45.28.

Downgraded by Goldman Sachs from Buy to Neutral

Dvd Yield: +3.8%