National HealthCare (NHC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

National HealthCare Corporation is a healthcare services company that specializes in long-term care and related support services for seniors and medically complex patients. The company operates a network of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, memory care centers and subacute rehabilitation units. In addition to facility-based care, National HealthCare offers home health services, rehabilitation therapies and pharmacy support aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, National HealthCare has grown through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic expansion. Today, the company serves communities across the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States, including Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Its growth strategy emphasizes partnerships with local hospitals and physician groups, leveraging regional expertise to customize care plans and enhance service delivery.

Core service offerings include 24-hour nursing care, specialized memory care programs for residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and comprehensive rehabilitation therapies—such as physical, occupational and speech therapy. National HealthCare’s home health division provides skilled nursing, wound care, infusion therapy and pharmacy services directly in patients’ homes, complementing its facility-based operations and supporting continuity of care.

Leadership at National HealthCare is anchored by President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel J. Samuels, who has overseen the company’s strategic growth and operational initiatives for over two decades. The executive team also includes seasoned professionals in finance, clinical operations and regulatory compliance. Guided by a board of directors with diverse backgrounds in healthcare administration, finance and law, the management group remains focused on quality improvement, regulatory adherence and long-term value creation for residents and communities served.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $104.01 to $108.42
• 50-Day Range: $94.10 to $109.05
• 52-Week Range: $89.14 to $138.49
• Volume: 62,996 shs
• Average Volume: 59,903 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.61 billion
• P/E Ratio: 13.06
• Dividend Yield: 2.46%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

NHC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NHC shares performed this year?

National HealthCare's stock was trading at $107.56 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, NHC stock has decreased by 3.1% and is now trading at $104.23.

How were National HealthCare's earnings last quarter?

National HealthCare Co. (NYSE:NHC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, November, 8th. The company reported $1.20 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm earned $340.20 million during the quarter. National HealthCare had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.87% and a net margin of 10.03%.

How do I buy shares of National HealthCare?

Shares of NHC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of National HealthCare own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that National HealthCare investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META) and Visa (V).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/08/2024
• Record date for 4/25 Dividend: 3/28/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend: 3/28/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/25/2025
• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/07/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: Skilled nursing care facilities
• Sub-Industry: Healthcare
• Current Symbol: NYSE:NHC
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:NHC
• CIK: 1047335
• Web: www.nhccare.com
• Phone: 615-890-2020
• Fax: 615-890-0123
• Employees: 12,400
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.92
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.06
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $66.80 million
• Net Margins: 10.03%
• Pretax Margin: 13.48%
• Return on Equity: 6.87%
• Return on Assets: 4.68%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.14
• Current Ratio: 1.80
• Quick Ratio: 1.77

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.37 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.17
• Cash Flow: $6.65 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.68
• Book Value: $59.41 per share
• Price / Book: 1.75

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 15,462,000
• Free Float: 13,318,000
• Market Cap: $1.61 billion
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 0.55