NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NYSEARCA:NHC • US6359061008

157.82 USD
-0.6 (-0.38%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
157.82 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM

NHC Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap2.45B
Revenue(TTM)1.50B
Net Income(TTM)101.25M
Shares15.52M
Float12.58M
52 Week High171.64
52 Week Low89.14
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Yield1.62%
EPS(TTM)6.48
PE24.35
Fwd PEN/A
Earnings (Next)02-25
IPO1983-07-13
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS SubIndustryHealth Care Facilities
NHC short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of NHC in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 10 20 30

NHC long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of NHC in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 50 100 150

The current stock price of NHC is 157.82 USD. In the past month the price increased by 8.88%. In the past year, price increased by 68.43%.

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP / NHC Daily stock chart

NHC Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to NHC. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, NHC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 90.32% of all stocks.


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NHC Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NHC. NHC scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health.


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NHC Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months NHC reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 6.48. The EPS decreased by -18.77% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 6.75%
ROA 6.44%
ROE 9.62%
Debt/Equity 0.06
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-8.28%
Sales Q2Q%12.48%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.12%
NHC financials

NHC Forecast & Estimates


Analysts
Analysts60
Price TargetN/A
EPS Next YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
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NHC Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners62.44%
Ins Owners7.07%
Short Float %3%
Short Ratio4.98
NHC Ownership

NHC Competitors/Peers

The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Health Care Facilities" sub-industry
Full List
SymbolCompany NameTechnical RatingFundamental RatingFPEMarket Cap
HCA HCA HEALTHCARE INC17.56121.466B
THC TENET HEALTHCARE CORP13.8420.206B
UHS UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B9.714.401B
ENSG ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE28.4912.24B
EHC ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP18.1610.721B
PACS PACS GROUP INC18.76.058B
BKD BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC N/A3.541B
CON CONCENTRA GROUP HOLDINGS PAR15.833.034B
SGRY SURGERY PARTNERS INC20.732.01B

About NHC

Company Profile

NHC logo image National HealthCare Corp. engages in the provision of nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities and homecare programs. The company is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and currently employs 14,962 full-time employees. The firm's principal business is the operation of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and behavioral health hospitals. Its business activities include providing sub-acute and post-acute skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, rehabilitative care, memory and Alzheimer's care, senior living services, home health care services, hospice services, and behavioral health services. In addition, it provides management services, accounting and financial services, as well as insurance services to third-party operators of healthcare facilities. The firm operates or manages over 80 skilled nursing facilities with 10,341 licensed beds, 26 assisted living facilities with 1,413 units, nine independent living facilities, three behavioral health hospitals, 34 homecare agencies, and 33 hospice agencies located in nine states.

Company Info

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP

100 E. Vine St

Murfreesboro TENNESSEE 37130 US

CEO: Stephen F. Flatt

Employees: 14962

NHC Company Website

NHC Investor Relations

Phone: 16158902020

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP / NHC FAQ

What does NHC do?

National HealthCare Corp. engages in the provision of nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities and homecare programs. The company is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and currently employs 14,962 full-time employees. The firm's principal business is the operation of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and behavioral health hospitals. Its business activities include providing sub-acute and post-acute skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, rehabilitative care, memory and Alzheimer's care, senior living services, home health care services, hospice services, and behavioral health services. In addition, it provides management services, accounting and financial services, as well as insurance services to third-party operators of healthcare facilities. The firm operates or manages over 80 skilled nursing facilities with 10,341 licensed beds, 26 assisted living facilities with 1,413 units, nine independent living facilities, three behavioral health hospitals, 34 homecare agencies, and 33 hospice agencies located in nine states.


Can you provide the latest stock price for NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP?

The current stock price of NHC is 157.82 USD. The price decreased by -0.38% in the last trading session.


Does NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP pay dividends?

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) has a dividend yield of 1.62%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 2.4.


What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of NHC stock?

NHC has a ChartMill Technical rating of 10 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 6 out of 10.


How is the valuation of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) based on its PE ratio?

The PE ratio for NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) is 24.35. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 6.48 and the current share price of 157.82 USD.


What is the market capitalization of NHC stock?

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) has a market capitalization of 2.45B USD. This makes NHC a Mid Cap stock.


Can you provide the short interest for NHC stock?

The outstanding short interest for NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) is 3% of its float.