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Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. - Q2 2026 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This summary covers the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) for the period ended June 30, 2026. Sabra is a self-administered REIT focused on acquiring, financing, and owning healthcare real estate, primarily skilled nursing/transitional care facilities, senior housing communities (both leased and managed), behavioral health facilities, and specialty hospitals. The company operates through an umbrella partnership (UPREIT) structure.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Significant Loan Loss Provision: The company recognized a $102.4 million provision for loan losses in Q2 2026 (vs. a $0.2 million recovery in Q2 2025). This was driven by a settlement of the Recovery Centers of America mortgage loan, where Sabra accepted $200 million in cash to satisfy a $300 million principal balance, resulting in a $100 million write-off.
• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased 25% year-over-year for the quarter to $235.9 million. This was primarily due to a 63% increase in "Resident fees and services" ($128.8 million vs. $79.0 million) driven by the acquisition of 18 Senior Housing - Managed communities and the transition of five facilities to the managed model.
• Net Gain on Sales: Sabra recognized a $37.7 million net gain on the sale of seven facilities in Q2 2026, compared to $10.0 million in the prior year period.
• Operating Expenses: Senior Housing - Managed portfolio operating expenses rose 54% to $88.6 million, reflecting the expanded portfolio size and increased labor costs.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Portfolio Strategy: Management continues to pursue a strategy of acquiring Senior Housing - Managed communities and skilled nursing facilities while disposing of underperforming assets to improve portfolio quality. In the first half of 2026, the company acquired 10 facilities for $287.6 million and sold 7 facilities for $93.6 million.
• Dividends: The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on August 3, 2026, payable August 31, 2026. This maintains the annualized dividend rate of $1.20 per share.
• Liquidity Position: As of June 30, 2026, Sabra had approximately $1.3 billion in liquidity, comprising unrestricted cash ($231.6 million), available revolver capacity ($682.5 million), and proceeds from forward sale agreements under its ATM program ($411.8 million).
• Key Risks:
  • Credit Risk: The significant write-off on the Recovery Centers of America loan highlights the risk of borrower insolvency and the potential for future impairments in the loan portfolio.
  • Regulatory Environment: The company is exposed to changes in Medicare reimbursement rates and staffing regulations. While minimum staffing standards were repealed in February 2026, assessment requirements remain in effect.
  • Interest Rates: Rising interest rates increase borrowing costs, though the company utilizes interest rate swaps to hedge a portion of its variable-rate debt.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Loan Portfolio Quality: Verify the remaining exposure to the Recovery Centers of America borrower and assess the credit quality of the remaining $55.2 million in loans receivable.
• Senior Housing - Managed Performance: Review occupancy rates and same-store revenue growth for the newly acquired and transitioned Senior Housing - Managed communities to ensure they meet yield expectations.
• Debt Maturities: Confirm the company's ability to refinance or repay the $100 million in Senior Notes due in May 2027 and the $317.5 million revolver maturing in January 2027.
• Capital Expenditures: Monitor the $75 million in committed capital expenditures for triple-net leased facilities to ensure they generate the projected incremental rental income.
• ATM Program Utilization: Track the settlement of the 21.4 million shares outstanding under forward sale agreements to understand future dilution and cash inflow timing.