NYSEAMERICAN:NHC

National HealthCare - NHC Stock Forecast, Price & News

$56.13

-0.30 (-0.53%)

(As of 03/22/2023 11:23 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $56.13
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$56.73
50-Day Range: $60.92
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$72.02
52-Week Range: $51.56
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$75.35

Volume: 10,677 shs
Average Volume: 85,096 shs
Market Capitalization: $861.03 million

P/E Ratio: 38.71
Dividend Yield: 4.06%
Price Target: N/A

Institutional Ownership

National HealthCare MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Bearish
3.46% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
$125,011 Bought Last Quarter
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.

2.42 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
3.46% 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 7.4.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in National HealthCare has recently increased by 9.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
National HealthCare is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.90%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
National HealthCare has been increasing its dividend for 18 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of National HealthCare is 157.24%. 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 0.84. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.34 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
Search Interest
Only 5 people have searched for NHC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added National HealthCare to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, National HealthCare insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $125,011.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in 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
45.20% of the stock of National HealthCare is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of National HealthCare is 38.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 117.42.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of National HealthCare is 38.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 92.08.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
National HealthCare has a P/B Ratio of 0.96. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Stock

National HealthCare Corp. engages in the provision of nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities and homecare programs. It provides sub and post-acute nursing care, intermediate nursing care, rehabilitative care, senior living services and home health care services. The company also offers management services, accounting and financial services and insurance services to third party owners of health care facilities. It operates through the following segments: Inpatient Services and Homecare Services. The Inpatient Services segment includes the operation of skilled nursing facilities and assisted and independent living facilities. The Homecare Services segment includes revenues from rental income, management and accounting services fees, insurance services, and costs of the corporate office. The company was founded by Carl E. Adams in 1971 and is headquartered in Murfreesboro, TN.

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NHC Stock News Headlines

February 23, 2023 | msn.com

Covid-19 in China ‘basically ended’ but not over yet: Health official

February 23, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

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March 22, 2023 | PressReach (Ad)

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February 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

NHC Reports 2022 Year End Earnings

February 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

National Healthcare Non-GAAP EPS of $0.72, revenue of $264.55M

February 10, 2023 | msn.com

China’s demographic debacle means authorities must act now, learn from other countries, senior health official urges

February 9, 2023 | usnews.com

In Aging China, a Call for 'Bold' Steps to Cut Cost of Having Babies

February 8, 2023 | health.usnews.com

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March 22, 2023 | PressReach (Ad)

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February 8, 2023 | health.usnews.com

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February 2, 2023 | msn.com

Chinese pharma firms to gain competitive edge from Omicron vaccines

February 1, 2023 | msn.com

China enters low Covid infection period

January 30, 2023 | msn.com

Covid-19 cases declining across China, health authorities say

January 29, 2023 | msn.com

China reports sharp drop in Covid deaths during Lunar New Year holiday

January 25, 2023 | msn.com

Pharma companies that develop vaccines with efficacy against Omicron variants will gain competitive advantage in China: GlobalData

January 17, 2023 | msn.com

China is finally divulging covid data. The WHO says there’s more to the story.

January 15, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

CGTN: China protects lives, shares experience in global COVID-19 fight

January 15, 2023 | msn.com

China Reports 60,000 Covid-Related Deaths Since December; Officials Brace For Infection Surge

January 15, 2023 | msn.com

China reports almost 60,000 Covid-related deaths

January 15, 2023 | benzinga.com

China Reports 60,000 Covid-Related Deaths Since December, Officials Brace For Infection Surge

January 15, 2023 | msn.com

WRAPUP 4-China reports huge rise in COVID-related deaths after data criticism

January 14, 2023 | msn.com

China sees 60,000 Covid deaths in 30 days, says emergency hospitalisations have peaked

January 14, 2023 | msn.com

China reports 60,000 Covid deaths since last month; WHO says fatalities 'heavily underreported' by Beijing

January 14, 2023 | cnn.com

China says 60,000 people have died of Covid since early December

January 14, 2023 | msn.com

China officially doubles its COVID death toll

January 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

15 Biggest Nursing Home Companies in the US

January 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Pfizer’s Paxlovid will not be included in China’s national insurance

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NHC Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/09/2017
Ex-Dividend for 2/1 Dividend: 12/29/2022
Dividend Payable: 2/01/2023
Today: 3/22/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend: 3/30/2023
Dividend Payable: 5/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/04/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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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): $1.45
Trailing P/E Ratio: 38.92
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $22.44 million
Net Margins: 2.07%
Pretax Margin: 3.70%
Return on Equity: 4.28%
Return on Assets: 2.88%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 1.64
Quick Ratio: 1.60

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.09 billion
Price / Sales: 0.80
Cash Flow: $6.34 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.90
Book Value: $58.90 per share
Price / Book: 0.96

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 15,340,000
Free Float: 13,211,000
Market Cap: $865.64 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.28

Key Executives

Stephen Flower Flatt
Chief Executive Officer & Director

Robert Michael Ussery
President & Chief Operating Officer

Brian F. Kidd
Chief Financial & Accounting Officer, Senior VP

B. Anderson Flatt
Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President

Jeffrey R. Smith
Treasurer & Senior Vice President

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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NHC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

When is National HealthCare's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 4th 2023.
View our NHC earnings forecast.
How were National HealthCare's earnings last quarter?: National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 9th. The company reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter. The business earned $241.99 million during the quarter. National HealthCare had a net margin of 2.07% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.28%.
How often does National HealthCare pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National HealthCare?: National HealthCare announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 13th. Investors of record on Friday, March 31st will be given a dividend of $0.57 per share on Monday, May 1st. This represents a $2.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.04%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 30th.
Read our dividend analysis for NHC.
What ETFs hold National HealthCare's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) stock in their portfolio include Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV), ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM), SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV), U.S. Diversified Real Estate ETF (PPTY), Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF (TPSC) and Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF (ROSC).
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 3.90%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 18 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 157.24%. 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."
Who are National HealthCare's major shareholders?: National HealthCare's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.51%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.04%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.56%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.22%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.22%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Ernest G Burgess III, James Paul Abernathy and Richard F Laroche Jr.
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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 $56.43.
How much money does National HealthCare make?: National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) has a market capitalization of $865.64 million and generates $1.09 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $22.44 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.45 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 3/22/2023 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

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

Overall MarketRank^™