National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

NYSEAMERICAN: NHC · Real-Time Price · USD
194.50
-3.46 (-1.75%)
May 15, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT - Market open
Market Cap3.04B +103.6%
Revenue (ttm)1.53B +11.0%
Net Income123.67M +14.6%
EPS7.87 +13.9%
Shares Out 15.62M
PE Ratio25.14
Forward PEn/a
Dividend$2.56 (1.29%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Volume9,811
Open195.60
Previous Close197.96
Day's Range193.16 - 197.00
52-Week Range93.54 - 199.62
Beta0.65
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings DateMay 8, 2026

About NHC

National HealthCare Corporation engages in the operation of services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and health hospitals. It operates through two segments: Inpatient and Homecare and Hospice Services. The company’s 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, res... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1971
Employees 15,278
Stock Exchange NYSEAMERICAN
Ticker Symbol NHC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, National HealthCare's revenue was $1.52 billion, an increase of 16.94% compared to the previous year's $1.30 billion. Earnings were $120.02 million, an increase of 17.75%.

Financial Statements

News

National Healthcare reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.91 vs. $1.59 last year

Reports Q1 revenue $381.8M vs. $373.7M last year.

7 days ago - TheFly

NHC Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded senior health care company, announced today net operating revenues for t...

7 days ago - Business Wire

National Healthcare raises quarterly dividend 4.7% to 67c per share

National HealthCare (NHC) Corporation announced that it will pay a quarterly dividend of 67 cents per common share to shareholders of record on June 30, 2026 and payable on July…

7 days ago - TheFly

NHC Announces 4.7% Increase in Common Dividend

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded long-term health care company, announced today that it will pay a quarte...

7 days ago - Business Wire

National Healthcare to acquire real estate from NHI for $560M

National HealthCare (NHC) announced entry into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire the real estate of thirty-two skilled nursing facilities and three independent living facilities from National H...

23 days ago - TheFly

NHC to Acquire Thirty-Five NHI Facilities

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), a national leader in senior care, announced entry into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire the real est...

23 days ago - Business Wire

NHC Reports 2025 Year End Earnings

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded senior health care company, announced today net operating revenues and g...

2 months ago - Business Wire

NHC Announces Common Dividend

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded long-term health care company, announced today that it will pay a quarte...

3 months ago - Business Wire

NHC Reports Third Quarter 2025 Earnings

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded senior health care company, announced today net operating revenues for t...

6 months ago - Business Wire

NHC Reports Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded senior health care company, announced today net operating revenues for t...

10 months ago - Business Wire

SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Shareholder Investigation of National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE: NHC) and Encourages Long-Term NHC Investors to Contact the Firm

PHILADELPHIA , July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE: NHC) ("NHC") on behalf of the company's long-term investors.  Sin...

11 months ago - PRNewsWire

Land & Buildings Details Why National Healthcare Corp. Could Lose Big as Lease Negotiation with National Health Investors Progresses

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Land & Buildings Investment Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Land & Buildings”) issued the following statement: “National Healthcare Corporation...

Other symbols: NHI
11 months ago - Business Wire

NHC Reports First Quarter 2025 Earnings

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded senior health care company, announced today net operating revenues for t...

1 year ago - Business Wire

NHC Announces W. Andrew Adams Retirement from NHC Board of Directors

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation announces the retirement of W. Andrew Adams from the NHC Board of Directors effective May 8, 2025.

1 year ago - Business Wire

National Healthcare announces 4.9% increase in quarterly common dividend to 64c

National HealthCare (NHC) Corporation announced it will pay a quarterly dividend of 64c per common share, a 4.9% increase over the prior quarter’s regular dividend. The dividend is payable August…

1 year ago - TheFly

NHC Announces 4.9% Increase in Common Dividend

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded long-term health care company, announced today that it will pay a quarte...

1 year ago - Business Wire

NHC Reports 2024 Year End Earnings

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded senior health care company, announced today net operating revenues and g...

1 year ago - Business Wire

NHC Reports Third Quarter 2024 Earnings

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded senior health care company, announced today net operating revenues and g...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Bausch Health Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

Sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in both Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)1 Third quarter consolidated revenues of $2.51 billion, up 12% on a Reported basis and 9% on an Organic...

Other symbols: BHC
1 year ago - Accesswire

Kaskela Law LLC Announces Stockholder Investigation of National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE: NHC) and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE: NHC) (“NHC”) on behalf of the company's shareholders. The investigation seeks t...

1 year ago - Business Wire

National Healthcare reports Q2 adjusted EPS $1.00 vs. 89c last year

Reports Q2 revenue $300.66M vs. $282.58M last year.

1 year ago - TheFly

NHC Reports Second Quarter 2024 Earnings

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded senior health care company, announced today net operating revenues and g...

1 year ago - Business Wire

NHC Completes Acquisition of White Oak Senior Living Portfolio

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Healthcare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), a national leader in senior care, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the White Oak Sen...

1 year ago - Business Wire

VF Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results and Reiterates FY25 Free Cash Flow Guidance

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VF Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results and Reiterates FY25 Free Cash Flow Guidance.

1 year ago - Business Wire

National Healthcare to acquire White Oak Senior Living portfolio

National HealthCare Corporation announced that on May 31 it entered a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire the White Oak Senior Living portfolio operating in North Carolina and South Carolina,…

2 years ago - TheFly