NYSEAMERICAN:NHC National HealthCare - NHC Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding National HealthCare Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $57.39 -1.18 (-2.01%) (As of 01/27/2023 04:03 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$57.39▼$58.4950-Day Range$60.92▼$72.0252-Week Range$55.31▼$75.35Volume18,849 shsAverage Volume39,292 shsMarket Capitalization$880.59 millionP/E Ratio27.86Dividend Yield3.89%Price TargetN/A ProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media National HealthCare MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestBearish3.02% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares$734,280 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.30 out of 5 stars N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for National HealthCare. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.02% of the float of National HealthCare has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNational HealthCare has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in National HealthCare has recently increased by 5.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipNational HealthCare is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.89%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthNational HealthCare has been increasing its dividend for 18 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of National HealthCare is 110.68%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for NHC. Previous Next 2.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNational HealthCare has a news sentiment score of 0.96. 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 0.69 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for National HealthCare this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, National HealthCare insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $734,280.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders13.90% 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 Institutions45.20% of the stock of National HealthCare is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of National HealthCare is 27.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 129.82.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of National HealthCare is 27.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 107.77.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNational HealthCare has a P/B Ratio of 0.98. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) StockNational 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.Read More Receive NHC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for National HealthCare and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address NHC Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 25, 2023 | msn.comPharma companies that develop vaccines with efficacy against Omicron variants will gain competitive advantage in China: GlobalDataJanuary 17, 2023 | msn.comChina is finally divulging covid data. 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Email Address NHC Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 11/1 Dividend9/29/2022Dividend Payable11/01/2022Last Earnings11/03/2022Ex-Dividend for 2/1 Dividend12/29/2022Today1/27/2023Dividend Payable2/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/16/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSEAMERICAN Industry Skilled nursing care facilities Sub-IndustryHealth Care Facilities SectorMedical Current SymbolNYSEAMERICAN:NHC Previous SymbolNYSEMKT:NHC CUSIP63590610 CIK1047335 Webwww.nhccare.com Phone(615) 890-2020Fax615-890-0123Employees12,965Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.06 Trailing P/E Ratio27.86 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$138.59 million Net Margins2.89% Pretax Margin3.70% Return on Equity4.77% Return on Assets3.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.64 Quick Ratio1.60 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.07 billion Price / Sales0.82 Cash Flow$6.48 per share Price / Cash Flow8.86 Book Value$58.90 per share Price / Book0.97Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares15,344,000Free Float13,211,000Market Cap$880.59 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.29 Key ExecutivesStephen Flower FlattChief Executive Officer & DirectorRobert Michael UsseryPresident & Chief Operating OfficerBrian F. KiddChief Financial & Accounting Officer, Senior VPB. Anderson FlattChief Information Officer & Senior Vice PresidentJeffrey R. SmithTreasurer & Senior Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsCorindus Vascular RoboticsNYSEAMERICAN:CVRSPharming GroupNASDAQ:PHARSana BiotechnologyNASDAQ:SANAPharming GroupOTCMKTS:PHGUFJanux TherapeuticsNASDAQ:JANXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsInspire Investing LLCBought 768 shares on 1/26/2023Ownership: 0.030%Ziegler Capital Management LLCSold 1,782 shares on 1/24/2023Ownership: 0.049%Bank of New York Mellon CorpBought 6,522 shares on 12/8/2022Ownership: 0.897%Ernest G Burgess IIISold 1,929 sharesTotal: $117,958.35 ($61.15/share)Ernest G Burgess IIISold 7,652 sharesTotal: $467,384.16 ($61.08/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions NHC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Are investors shorting National HealthCare? National HealthCare saw a increase in short interest in December. As of December 30th, there was short interest totaling 353,300 shares, an increase of 20.4% from the December 15th total of 293,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 46,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 7.5 days. Currently, 2.9% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View National HealthCare's Short Interest. When is National HealthCare's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 16th 2023. View our NHC earnings forecast. How were National HealthCare's earnings last quarter? National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 3rd. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $270.84 million for the quarter. National HealthCare had a net margin of 2.89% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.77%. How often does National HealthCare pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National HealthCare? National HealthCare announced a dividend on Tuesday, December 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 30th will be given a dividend of $0.57 per share on Wednesday, February 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 3.82%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 29th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of $0.52. 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 3.92%. 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 110.68%. 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 shareholders include Ziegler Capital Management LLC (0.05%) and Inspire Investing LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Ernest G Burgess III and Richard F Laroche Jr. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is National HealthCare's stock price today? One share of NHC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $58.57. How much money does National HealthCare make? National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) has a market capitalization of $898.46 million and generates $1.07 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $138.59 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.06 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. 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