NYSEAMERICAN:NHC

National HealthCare - NHC Stock Forecast, Price & News

$63.34

-2.68 (-4.06%)

(As of 09/30/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $63.19
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$66.40
50-Day Range: $68.35
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$72.02
52-Week Range: $61.98
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$76.82

Volume: 46,475 shs
Average Volume: 40,880 shs
Market Capitalization: $981.14 million

P/E Ratio: 31.67
Dividend Yield: 3.45%
Price Target: N/A

National HealthCare MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Bearish
1.37% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.23
Based on 16 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.79 out of 5 stars

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for National HealthCare.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.37% of the float of National HealthCare has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
National HealthCare has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.1.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in National HealthCare has recently increased by 6.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
National HealthCare pays a meaningful dividend of 3.45%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
National HealthCare has been increasing its dividend for 17 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of National HealthCare is 114.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for NHC.

2.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
National HealthCare has a news sentiment score of -0.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.84 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for National HealthCare this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
4 people have searched for NHC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added National HealthCare to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, National HealthCare insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
13.90% of the stock of National HealthCare is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
46.07% of the stock of National HealthCare is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of National HealthCare is 31.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.15.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of National HealthCare is 31.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 92.72.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
National HealthCare has a P/B Ratio of 1.08. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Stock

National HealthCare Corporation operates, manages, and provides services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and a behavioral health hospital. Its skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, and housekeeping and laundry services, as well as medical services prescribed by physicians; and rehabilitative services, such as physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. The company's medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-cute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living centers offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. It also offers behavioral health services to both adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. In addition, it provides health care programs that offer skilled services, such as infusion, wound care and physical, occupational, and speech therapies; hospice care services; operates pharmacies; offers management, accounting, financial, and insurance services; and leases its properties to third party operators. As of February 18, 2022, the company operated 75 skilled nursing facilities with 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, five independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. National HealthCare Corporation was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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NHC Stock News Headlines

October 2, 2022 | msn.com

South Carolina grapples with storm damage as Florida searches for survivors

October 1, 2022 | nbcnews.com

Ian live updates: South Carolina grapples with storm damage as Florida searches for survivors

October 1, 2022 | reuters.com

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina- U.S. NHC

October 1, 2022 | msn.com

U.S. NHC says Ian now a post-tropical cyclone, to weaken further

September 28, 2022 | msn.com

LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Ian recovery volunteer portal opens online

September 28, 2022 | msn.com

LIVE UPDATES: AT&T to waive fees for Floridians who go over talk, text and data limits

September 28, 2022 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

American National Urges Claims Preparedness for Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022 | msn.com

Hurricane Ian nears Category 5 strength as it approaches Florida's west coast

September 28, 2022 | msn.com

Hurricane Ian barrels towards Florida as officials warn of looming catastrophe – live

September 28, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Announces $0.57 Quarterly Dividend

September 27, 2022 | msn.com

Hurricane Ian barrels north from Cuba, with Florida in its crosshairs

September 27, 2022 | msn.com

Hurricane Ian Live Updates: Sarasota County expands mandatory evacuations

September 27, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Ex-Dividend Reminder: National Research, National Healthcare and Danaher

September 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 26, 2022 | msn.com

WATCH: Mandatory evacuations in effect as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida

September 26, 2022 | usatoday.com

Hurricane Ian Live Updates: Manatee evacuations mean water will be shut off to Anna Maria Island

September 24, 2022 | msn.com

Own a boat in Florida? Here’s what you need to do if Hurricane Ian approaches

September 22, 2022 | msn.com

Biden to receive briefing on Hurricane Fiona

September 21, 2022 | msn.com

Bermuda faces risk of strong waves, damaging winds as Hurricane Fiona intensifies

September 21, 2022 | nbcnews.com

Hurricane Fiona intensifies to Category 4 as Puerto Rico contends with aftermath

September 20, 2022 | reuters.com

Hurricane Fiona slams Turks and Caicos as Category 3 storm, heads for Bermuda

September 20, 2022 | msn.com

Chinese population is ageing rapidly, says top health official

September 19, 2022 | msn.com

Hurricane Fiona - live: Puerto Rico power outage hits 1.3m homes as storm reaches Dominican Republic

September 19, 2022 | msn.com

Hurricane Fiona – live: Puerto Rico prepares for ‘historic’ rain after devastating landfall

September 18, 2022 | msn.com

Hurricane Fiona could bring ‘catastrophic flooding’ as eye nears Puerto Rico

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NHC Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 6/29/2022
Dividend Payable: 8/01/2022
Last Earnings: 8/05/2022
Ex-Dividend for 11/1 Dividend: 9/29/2022
Today: 10/02/2022
Dividend Payable: 11/01/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/03/2022
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2022

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSEAMERICAN
Industry: Skilled nursing care facilities
Sub-Industry: Health Care Facilities
Sector: Medical
Current Symbol: NYSEAMERICAN:NHC
Previous Symbol: NYSEMKT:NHC
CUSIP: 63590610
CIK: 1047335
Web: www.nhccare.com
Phone: (615) 890-2020
Fax: 615-890-0123
Employees: 12,965
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.00
Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.67
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $138.59 million
Net Margins: 2.79%
Pretax Margin: 3.37%
Return on Equity: 5.52%
Return on Assets: 3.62%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 1.76
Quick Ratio: 1.73

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.07 billion
Price / Sales: 0.91
Cash Flow: $6.30 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 10.06
Book Value: $58.90 per share
Price / Book: 1.08

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 15,490,000
Free Float: 13,335,000
Market Cap: $981.14 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.28

Key Executives

Dr. Stephen Fowler Flatt (Age 66)
CEO & Director
Comp: $1.81M

Mr. R. Michael Ussery (Age 63)
Pres & COO
Comp: $1.69M

Mr. Brian F. Kidd (Age 47)
Sr. VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Comp: $745.2k

Mr. B. Anderson Flatt Sr. (Age 60)
Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer
Comp: $806.18k

Mr. Jeffrey Russell Smith (Age 59)
Sr. VP & Treasurer
Comp: $837.87k

Dr. Carl E. Adams
Founder

Mr. Josh A. McCreary (Age 48)
Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec.

Mr. Leroy E. McIntosh Jr. (Age 60)
Sr. VP of Ancillary Services & Service Strategy

Ms. Vicki L. Dodson (Age 60)
Sr. VP of Patient Services

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Insiders & Institutions

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NHC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NHC shares performed in 2022?: National HealthCare's stock was trading at $65.40 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NHC stock has decreased by 3.1% and is now trading at $63.34.
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Are investors shorting National HealthCare?: National HealthCare saw a decrease in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 160,100 shares, a decrease of 12.5% from the August 15th total of 182,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 32,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.9 days. Currently, 1.3% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is National HealthCare's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 3rd 2022.
View our NHC earnings forecast.
How were National HealthCare's earnings last quarter?: National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August, 5th. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $271.36 million for the quarter. National HealthCare had a net margin of 2.79% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.52%.
How often does National HealthCare pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National HealthCare?: National HealthCare declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, August 8th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.57 per share on Tuesday, November 1st. This represents a $2.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.60%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 29th.
Read our dividend analysis for NHC.
Is National HealthCare a good dividend stock?: National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.45%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 17 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 114.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for NHC.

What other stocks do shareholders of National HealthCare own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other National HealthCare investors own include Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), NVIDIA (NVDA), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Verizon Communications (VZ), Costco Wholesale (COST), Chevron (CVX), 3M (MMM), AT&T (T) and Target (TGT).
What is National HealthCare's stock symbol?: National HealthCare trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)AMERICAN under the ticker symbol "NHC."
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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is National HealthCare's stock price today?: One share of NHC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $63.34.
How much money does National HealthCare make?: National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) has a market capitalization of $981.14 million and generates $1.07 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $138.59 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.00 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does National HealthCare have?: The company employs 12,965 workers across the globe.
How can I contact National HealthCare?: National HealthCare's mailing address is 100 E Vine St, MURFREESBORO, TN 37130-3734, United States. The official website for the company is www.nhccare.com. The company can be reached via phone at (615) 890-2020 or via fax at 615-890-0123.

This page (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) was last updated on 10/2/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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National HealthCare - NHC Stock Forecast, Price & News

National HealthCare MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Stock

NHC Stock News Headlines

NHC Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

NHC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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