National HealthCare (NHC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE: NHC) is a diversified provider of senior health care and related services, headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Established in 1971, the company operates a network of post-acute and long-term care facilities, including skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, independent living residences, and memory care units. In addition to its brick-and-mortar operations, the company offers home health, hospice, and rehabilitation services, aiming to support aging individuals at every stage of care.

The company’s skilled nursing facilities deliver 24-hour nursing services, therapy programs, and customized care plans designed to enhance patient recovery and quality of life. Assisted living communities under the National HealthCare banner provide residents with personal care support, medication management, and recreational activities in a residential setting. Memory care units are tailored for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, featuring secure environments and specialized therapeutic programs.

National HealthCare Corporation serves residents across multiple states in the Southeastern and Southwestern United States, with facilities located in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina and Oklahoma. Through its home health and hospice divisions, the company extends its continuum of care beyond facility walls, offering in-home nursing, rehabilitation therapies, palliative care, and end-of-life services. This integrated platform is supported by a centralized administrative and clinical infrastructure, which standardizes care protocols and compliance processes.

Over more than five decades of operation, National HealthCare has evolved its service offerings to respond to demographic trends and regulatory shifts in the senior care industry. The company’s leadership team comprises health care executives with backgrounds in clinical operations, finance and regulatory affairs, focused on enhancing patient outcomes and driving operational efficiencies. National HealthCare’s model emphasizes local community engagement, allowing each facility to tailor programming and partnerships to regional needs.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $122.15 to $123.88
• 50-Day Range: $107.50 to $126.41
• 52-Week Range: $89.14 to $136.86
• Volume: 33,902 shs
• Average Volume: 61,468 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.91 billion
• P/E Ratio: 15.46
• Dividend Yield: 2.08%
• 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 the year. Since then, NHC stock has increased by 13.5% and is now trading at $122.07.

How were National HealthCare's earnings last quarter?

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

Who are National HealthCare's major shareholders?

National HealthCare's top institutional investors include Pacer Advisors Inc. (0.33%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.31%), SG Americas Securities LLC (0.06%) and CWM LLC (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Health Corp National, Brian F Kidd and Timothy J Shelly.
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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 8/1 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Record date for 10/31 Dividend: 9/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/31 Dividend: 9/30/2025
• Today: 10/24/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/31/2025
• 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: 1997

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.71
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.43
• 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: $1.46 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.31
• Cash Flow: $7.85 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.68
• Book Value: $59.41 per share
• Price / Book: 2.07

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 15,501,000
• Free Float: 13,318,000
• Market Cap: $1.91 billion
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 0.58