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National HealthCare Corporation Analysis (NHC)
Is National HealthCare Corporation a good investment? National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is currently trading at 225.69 USD.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 27.80. This valuation is generally in line with the broader market.
Earnings Schedule: National HealthCare Corporation is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 6, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 0.43.
For income investors, National HealthCare Corporation pays a dividend yield of 1.16%. With a payout ratio of 32%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Investor FAQ
Does National HealthCare Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 2.59 USD (1.16% yield).
What asset class is National HealthCare Corporation?
National HealthCare Corporation is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 2 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 6, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 7.87.
Company Profile
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, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. It provides medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-acute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living facilities offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. Its independent living facilities offers specially designed residential units for the active and ambulatory elderly and provide various ancillary services for residents, including restaurants, activity rooms and social areas; and behavioral health services to both adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. In addition, the company homecare agencies assist those who wish to stay at home or in assisted living residences but still require some degree of medical care or assistance with daily activities; hospice agencies that provides hospice and palliative care; and operates pharmacies, as well as managed care insurance solutions. Further, the company offers management, accounting, and financial services; and leases its properties to third party operators. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
1.95 USD
|
| July 30, 2027 (estimated) | 0.6700 |
| April 26, 2027 (estimated) | 0.6400 |
| Jan. 29, 2027 (estimated) | 0.6400 |
| ▸2026 |
3.26 USD
|
| Oct. 19, 2026 (estimated) | 0.6400 |
| Aug. 17, 2026 (estimated) | 0.6708 |
| July 31, 2026 | 0.6700 |
| April 30, 2026 | 0.6400 |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | 0.6400 |
| ▸2025 |
2.50 USD
|
| Oct. 31, 2025 | 0.6400 |
| Aug. 1, 2025 | 0.6400 |
| April 25, 2025 | 0.6100 |
| Jan. 31, 2025 | 0.6100 |
| ▸2024 |
2.40 USD
|
| Nov. 1, 2024 | 0.6100 |
| Aug. 1, 2024 | 0.6100 |
| May 1, 2024 | 0.5900 |
| Feb. 1, 2024 | 0.5900 |
| ▸2023 |
2.32 USD
|
| Nov. 1, 2023 | 0.5900 |
| July 31, 2023 | 0.5900 |
| May 1, 2023 | 0.5700 |
| Feb. 1, 2023 | 0.5700 |
| ▸2022 |
2.24 USD
|
| Nov. 1, 2022 | 0.5700 |
| Aug. 1, 2022 | 0.5700 |
| May 2, 2022 | 0.5500 |
| Feb. 1, 2022 | 0.5500 |
| ▸2021 |
2.08 USD
|
| Nov. 1, 2021 | 0.5200 |
| Aug. 2, 2021 | 0.5200 |
| May 3, 2021 | 0.5200 |
| Feb. 1, 2021 | 0.5200 |
| ▸2020 |
2.08 USD
|
| Nov. 2, 2020 | 0.5200 |
| Aug. 3, 2020 | 0.5200 |
| May 1, 2020 | 0.5200 |
| Feb. 3, 2020 | 0.5200 |
| ▸2019 |
2.04 USD
|
| Dec. 2, 2019 | 0.5200 |
| Aug. 30, 2019 | 0.5200 |
| June 3, 2019 | 0.5000 |
| March 1, 2019 | 0.5000 |
| ▸2018 |
1.96 USD
|
| Dec. 3, 2018 | 0.5000 |
| Aug. 31, 2018 | 0.5000 |
| June 1, 2018 | 0.4800 |
| March 1, 2018 | 0.4800 |
| ▸2017 |
1.86 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2017 | 0.4800 |
| Sept. 1, 2017 | 0.4800 |
| June 1, 2017 | 0.4500 |
| March 1, 2017 | 0.4500 |
| ▸2016 |
1.70 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2016 | 0.4500 |
| Sept. 1, 2016 | 0.4500 |
| June 1, 2016 | 0.4000 |
| March 1, 2016 | 0.4000 |
| ▸2015 |
1.88 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2015 | 0.4000 |
| Oct. 15, 2015 | 0.4000 |
| Sept. 1, 2015 | 0.4000 |
| June 1, 2015 | 0.3400 |
| March 2, 2015 | 0.3400 |
| ▸2014 |
1.32 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2014 | 0.3400 |
| Sept. 2, 2014 | 0.3400 |
| June 2, 2014 | 0.3200 |
| March 3, 2014 | 0.3200 |
| ▸2013 |
1.24 USD
|
| Dec. 2, 2013 | 0.3200 |
| Aug. 30, 2013 | 0.3200 |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.3000 |
| March 1, 2013 | 0.3000 |
| ▸2012 |
2.20 USD
|
| Dec. 21, 2012 | 1.0000 |
| Nov. 30, 2012 | 0.3000 |
| Aug. 31, 2012 | 0.3000 |
| June 1, 2012 | 0.3000 |
| March 1, 2012 | 0.3000 |
| ▸2011 |
1.16 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2011 | 0.3000 |
| Sept. 1, 2011 | 0.3000 |
| June 1, 2011 | 0.2800 |
| March 1, 2011 | 0.2800 |
| ▸2010 |
1.08 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2010 | 0.2800 |
| Sept. 1, 2010 | 0.2800 |
| June 1, 2010 | 0.2600 |
| March 1, 2010 | 0.2600 |
| ▸2009 |
1.00 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2009 | 0.2600 |
| Sept. 1, 2009 | 0.2600 |
| June 1, 2009 | 0.2400 |
| March 2, 2009 | 0.2400 |
| ▸2008 |
0.90 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2008 | 0.2400 |
| Sept. 2, 2008 | 0.2400 |
| June 2, 2008 | 0.2100 |
| March 3, 2008 | 0.2100 |
| ▸2007 |
0.78 USD
|
| Dec. 3, 2007 | 0.2100 |
| Sept. 3, 2007 | 0.2100 |
| June 1, 2007 | 0.1800 |
| March 1, 2007 | 0.1800 |
| ▸2006 |
0.66 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2006 | 0.1800 |
| Sept. 1, 2006 | 0.1800 |
| June 1, 2006 | 0.1500 |
| March 1, 2006 | 0.1500 |
| ▸2005 |
0.55 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2005 | 0.1500 |
| Sept. 1, 2005 | 0.1500 |
| June 1, 2005 | 0.1250 |
| March 1, 2005 | 0.1250 |
| ▸2004 |
0.38 USD
|
| Dec. 1, 2004 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 10, 2004 | 0.1250 |
| June 10, 2004 | 0.1250 |
| ▸1998 |
17.60 USD
|
| Feb. 16, 1998 | 0.6000 |
| Jan. 5, 1998 | 17.0000 |
| ▸1997 |
2.40 USD
|
| Nov. 14, 1997 | 0.6000 |
| Aug. 15, 1997 | 0.6000 |
| May 15, 1997 | 0.6000 |
| Feb. 14, 1997 | 0.6000 |
| ▸1996 |
2.08 USD
|
| Nov. 15, 1996 | 0.5200 |
| Aug. 15, 1996 | 0.5200 |
| May 15, 1996 | 0.5200 |
| Feb. 15, 1996 | 0.5200 |
| ▸1995 |
1.88 USD
|
| Nov. 15, 1995 | 0.5200 |
| Aug. 15, 1995 | 0.5200 |
| March 27, 1995 | 0.4200 |
| Feb. 15, 1995 | 0.4200 |
| ▸1994 |
2.28 USD
|
| Nov. 15, 1994 | 0.3120 |
| Aug. 15, 1994 | 0.3120 |
| May 13, 1994 | 0.3120 |
| Feb. 14, 1994 | 0.2400 |
| Jan. 10, 1994 | 1.1000 |
| ▸1993 |
0.80 USD
|
| Nov. 12, 1993 | 0.2400 |
| Aug. 13, 1993 | 0.2000 |
| May 14, 1993 | 0.2000 |
| Feb. 15, 1993 | 0.1600 |
| ▸1992 |
0.73 USD
|
| Nov. 13, 1992 | 0.1600 |
| Aug. 14, 1992 | 0.1100 |
| May 15, 1992 | 0.1100 |
| Feb. 15, 1992 | 0.3500 |
| ▸1991 |
22.53 USD
|
| Dec. 24, 1991 | 0.4200 |
| Nov. 15, 1991 | 0.4800 |
| Oct. 17, 1991 | 20.6250 |
| Aug. 15, 1991 | 0.3500 |
| May 15, 1991 | 0.3500 |
| Feb. 15, 1991 | 0.3000 |
| ▸1990 |
1.15 USD
|
| Nov. 15, 1990 | 0.3000 |
| Aug. 15, 1990 | 0.3000 |
| May 15, 1990 | 0.3000 |
| Feb. 15, 1990 | 0.2500 |
| ▸1989 |
0.50 USD
|
| Nov. 15, 1989 | 0.2500 |
| Aug. 15, 1989 | 0.2500 |
| ▸1987 |
0.69 USD
|
| Jan. 15, 1987 | 0.6880 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National HealthCare Corporation | Jul 31, 2026 | Paid | 0.67 USD |
| National HealthCare Corporation | Apr 30, 2026 | Paid | 0.64 USD |
| National HealthCare Corporation | Jan 30, 2026 | Paid | 0.64 USD |
| National HealthCare Corporation | Oct 31, 2025 | Paid | 0.64 USD |
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| June 24, 1985 | 2.000000 |
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