National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
NYSE: NHCHealth CareHospital/Nursing ManagementUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
NHC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $3.46B
- P/E (TTM)
- 25.69
- Forward P/E
- 514.40
- EPS (TTM)
- $8.61
- Dividend yield
- 1.17% ($2.59)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 30, 2026
- 52-week range
- 116.42 – 239.29
- Day range
- 220.45 – 229.19
- Volume / Avg
- 100.86K / 108.66K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 15.66M
- Next earnings
- Nov 6, 2026
52-week range
NHC stock today
Shares of National HealthCare (NHC) finished lower on Oct 7 at $221.19, a drop of 3.10% or $7.08 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 7.6% below their 52-week high of $239.29, set on Aug 20, 2026 and 90.0% above the 52-week low of $116.42, near the top of the past year's range. NHC is up 61.3% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 87.8%.
At 25.7x trailing earnings, National HealthCare trades above the peer-group median of 12.4x. Its forward P/E of 514.4x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. National HealthCare's next earnings report is expected on Nov 6, 2026. National HealthCare pays an annual dividend of $2.59 per share, a 1.17% yield at the current price.
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About National HealthCare
Company profileNational 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, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities.
- Sector
- Health Care
- Industry
- Hospital/Nursing Management
- CEO
- Dr. Stephen Fowler Flatt
- Headquarters
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Employees
- 15,278
- IPO year
- 1986
- Website
- nhccare.com
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 6, 2026
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.59
- Dividend yield
- 1.17%
- Last payment
- $0.67
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 30, 2026
NHC news
All NHC newsNational HealthCare peers
Health Care sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKDBrookdale Senior Living Inc. | 10.77 | -1.19% | $2.57B | vs NHC |
| MDPediatrix Medical Group Inc. | 25.83 | -0.65% | $2.10B | vs NHC |
| SGRYSurgery Partners Inc. | 13.71 | +2.24% | $1.79B | vs NHC |
| SNDASonida Senior Living Inc. | 36.21 | -2.45% | $1.74B | vs NHC |
| ENSGThe Ensign Group Inc. | 169.22 | -1.65% | $9.86B | vs NHC |
| UHSUniversal Health Services Inc. | 174.62 | -1.39% | $10.29B | vs NHC |
| EHCEncompass Health Corporation | 122.48 | -1.77% | $12.08B | vs NHC |
| THCTenet Healthcare Corporation | 259.83 | +0.53% | $20.92B | vs NHC |
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National HealthCare stock FAQ
What is National HealthCare's stock price today?
NHC last traded at $221.19 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 3.10% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does National HealthCare pay a dividend?
Yes. National HealthCare pays $2.59 per share annually, a 1.17% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.67 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 30, 2026.
When is National HealthCare's next earnings date?
National HealthCare is expected to report earnings on Friday, November 6, 2026.
What is NHC's P/E ratio?
NHC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 25.69 and a forward P/E of 514.40, compared with a median of 12.4 for its closest peers.
Who is National HealthCare's CEO?
Dr. Stephen Fowler Flatt is the chief executive officer of National HealthCare Corporation, which has about 15,278 employees.
What is the NHC 52-week high?
The 52-week high for NHC is $239.29 and the 52-week low is $116.42. The stock is currently 7.6% below its high.