NYSEAMERICAN:NHC

National HealthCare - NHC Stock Forecast, Price & News

$69.45

+1.10 (+1.61%)

(As of 08/8/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $68.05
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$69.70
50-Day Range: N/A
52-Week Range: $61.98
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$77.28

Volume: 21,148 shs
Average Volume: 35,608 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.07 billion

P/E Ratio: 7.12
Dividend Yield: 3.34%
Price Target: N/A

National HealthCare MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
1.89% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.34
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

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

2.16 out of 5 stars

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Analyst's Opinion

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

4.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.89% 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 5.8.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in National HealthCare has recently decreased by 5.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
National HealthCare pays a meaningful dividend of 3.34%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
National HealthCare has been increasing its dividend for 19 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of National HealthCare is 23.38%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

1.5

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
National HealthCare has a news sentiment score of -0.34. 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 0.31 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for National HealthCare this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for NHC on MarketBeat in the last 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
13.11% 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
45.03% 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 7.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.45.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of National HealthCare is 7.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 79.57.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
National HealthCare has a P/B Ratio of 1.34. 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

August 6, 2022 | nasdaq.com

National Healthcare Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average - Notable for NHC

August 3, 2022 | msn.com

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National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Sees Large Volume Increase

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National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Share Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $0.00

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May 20, 2022 | msn.com

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May 6, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

National Healthcare Non-GAAP EPS of $0.91, revenue of $278.98M

May 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

NHC Reports First Quarter 2022 Earnings

May 5, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

National Healthcare raises dividend by 3.6% to $0.57/share

May 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

NHC Announces 3.6% Increase in Common Dividend

May 1, 2022 | msn.com

China toils to arrest virus spike

April 29, 2022 | forbes.com

First Human Case Of H3N8 Bird Flu Reported In China

April 28, 2022 | msn.com

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in China continue to drop for 10 days: official

April 28, 2022 | msn.com

China Just Reported First Human Case of H3N8 Bird Flu

April 27, 2022 | nasdaq.com

NHC Crosses Below Key Moving Average Level

April 27, 2022 | msn.com

China boy is 1st human case of H3N8 bird flu

April 27, 2022 | msn.com

China reports first human infected with H3N8 bird flu strain

April 27, 2022 | msn.com

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April 27, 2022 | msn.com

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NHC Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/09/2017
Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 6/29/2022
Dividend Payable: 8/01/2022
Today: 8/09/2022
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): $9.75
Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.12
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $41.87 million
Net Margins: 14.31%
Pretax Margin: 15.80%
Return on Equity: 6.76%
Return on Assets: 4.14%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.01
Current Ratio: 1.65
Quick Ratio: 1.61

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.03 billion
Price / Sales: 1.04
Cash Flow: $6.90 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 10.06
Book Value: $51.97 per share
Price / Book: 1.34

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 15,471,000
Free Float: 13,401,000
Market Cap: $1.07 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.27

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 has National HealthCare's stock price performed in 2022?: National HealthCare's stock was trading at $65.40 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NHC stock has increased by 6.2% and is now trading at $69.45.
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When is National HealthCare's next earnings date?: National HealthCare 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) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 9th. The company reported $0.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $241.99 million during the quarter. National HealthCare had a net margin of 14.31% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.76%.
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. Stockholders 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 3.28%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 3.34%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 19 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 23.38%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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."
Who are National HealthCare's major shareholders?: National HealthCare's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.40%), CM Management LLC (0.36%), Ziegler Capital Management LLC (0.14%), Truist Financial Corp (0.13%), Denali Advisors LLC (0.13%) and CWM LLC (0.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Ernest G Burgess III, James Paul Abernathy, Richard F Laroche Jr, Robert Michael Ussery and Stephan Shane.
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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 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 $69.45.
How much money does National HealthCare make?: National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) has a market capitalization of $1.07 billion and generates $1.03 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $41.87 million in net income (profit) each year or $9.75 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does National HealthCare have?: National HealthCare 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 8/9/2022 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

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

How has National HealthCare's stock price performed in 2022?

When is National HealthCare's next earnings date?

How were National HealthCare's earnings last quarter?

How often does National HealthCare pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National HealthCare?

Is National HealthCare a good dividend stock?

What other stocks do shareholders of National HealthCare own?

What is National HealthCare's stock symbol?

Who are National HealthCare's major shareholders?

How do I buy shares of National HealthCare?

What is National HealthCare's stock price today?

How much money does National HealthCare make?

How many employees does National HealthCare have?

How can I contact National HealthCare?

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