NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) Stock Price & Overview

NYSEARCA:NHC • US6359061008

Current stock price

164.96 USD
+3.52 (+2.18%)
At close:
164.96 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:

The current stock price of NHC is 164.96 USD. Today NHC is up by 2.18%. In the past month the price decreased by -2.79%. In the past year, price increased by 81.83%.

NHC Key Statistics

52-Week Range89.14 - 174.54
Current NHC stock price positioned within its 52-week range.
1-Month Range152.15 - 174.54
Current NHC stock price positioned within its 1-month range.
Market Cap
2.563B
P/E
21.51
Fwd P/E
N/A
EPS (TTM)
7.67
Dividend Yield
1.64%

NHC Stock Performance

Today
+2.18%
1 Week
+2.77%
1 Month
-2.79%
3 Months
+16.46%
Longer-term
6 Months +40.73%
1 Year +81.83%
2 Years +74.54%
3 Years +184.07%
5 Years +111.73%
10 Years +164.78%

NHC Stock Chart

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP / NHC Daily stock chart

NHC Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to NHC. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, NHC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 92.31% of all stocks.


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NHC Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NHC. NHC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock.


Chartmill FA Analysis
Valuation
Growth
Profitability
Health
Dividend

NHC Earnings

Next Earnings DateMay 6, 2026
Last Earnings DateFeb 25, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2025
EPS Reported
Revenue Reported
EPS Surprise %
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NHC Forecast & Estimates


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

NHC Groups

Sector & Classification

NHC Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months NHC reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 7.67. The EPS increased by 17.38% compared to the year before.


Income Statements
Revenue(TTM)1.52B
Net Income(TTM)120.02M
Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 7.91%
ROA 7.86%
ROE 11.23%
Debt/Equity 0.03
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%306.54%
Sales Q2Q%4.65%
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.09%

NHC Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners64.91%
Shares15.54M
Float12.62M
Ins Owners7.03%
Short Float %3.79%
Short Ratio6.22

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 INC17.2119.183B
THC TENET HEALTHCARE CORP12.7819.795B
ENSG ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE27.3112.186B
UHS UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B8.1111.755B
EHC ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP16.859.979B
PACS PACS GROUP INC16.845.476B
BKD BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC N/A3.315B
CON CONCENTRA GROUP HOLDINGS PAR15.222.877B
ACHC ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC15.172.169B
SEM SELECT MEDICAL HOLDINGS CORP12.452.015B
SGRY SURGERY PARTNERS INC16.531.601B
ARDT ARDENT HEALTH INC6.751.345B

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

IPO: 1983-07-13

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 164.96 USD. The price increased by 2.18% in the last trading session.


Does NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP pay dividends?

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) has a dividend yield of 1.64%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 2.5.


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

NHC has a ChartMill Technical rating of 9 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 21.51. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 7.67 and the current share price of 164.96 USD.


What is the market capitalization of NHC stock?

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) has a market capitalization of 2.56B 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 3.79% of its float.