What is the ticker symbol for National HealthCare Corporation?

The ticker symbol for National HealthCare Corporation is NYSEAmerican:NHC

Does National HealthCare Corporation pay dividends?

Yes, National HealthCare Corporation pays dividends. The last payment was $0.64, with an ex-dividend date on December 31, 2025

What sector is National HealthCare Corporation in?

National HealthCare Corporation is in the Healthcare sector

What industry is National HealthCare Corporation in?

National HealthCare Corporation is in the Medical Care Facilities industry

What country is National HealthCare Corporation based in?

National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in United States

When did National HealthCare Corporation go public?

National HealthCare Corporation initial public offering (IPO) was on January 2, 1987

Is National HealthCare Corporation in the S&P 500?

No, National HealthCare Corporation is not included in the S&P 500 index

Is National HealthCare Corporation in the NASDAQ 100?

No, National HealthCare Corporation is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is National HealthCare Corporation in the Dow Jones?

No, National HealthCare Corporation is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was National HealthCare Corporation last earnings report?

National HealthCare Corporation's most recent earnings report was on November 7, 2025

When does National HealthCare Corporation report earnings?

The next expected earnings date for National HealthCare Corporation is February 27, 2026

NHC Stock Financials, Chart, Sentiment & Profile

Summary

Current Price: As of today, NHC price is $164.96, down -2.79% on February 17, 2026
Current Price All-Time High: NHC price is currently -3.89% below its historical high of $171.64 set on February 12, 2026
Market Cap: NHC current market cap is $3B, up +61.26% over the past 365 days
PE Ratio: NHC current PE ratio is 25.45
Revenue: NHC current annual revenue is $1.25B, up +12.23% year-over-year
Next Earnings: The next earnings release for NHC is on February 27, 2026

Profile

Company profile for National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
Metric	Value
Full Name	National HealthCare Corporation
Ticker	NYSEAmerican: NHC
Exchange	NYSE American
Sector	Healthcare
Industry	Medical Care Facilities
Country	United States
IPO	Jan 2, 1987
Indexes	Not included
Website	nhccare.com
Employees	14,962

Key Metrics

National HealthCare Corporation Key Details
Metric	Date	Value
Price	Feb 17, 26	$164.96
Price, 1D Change	Feb 17, 26	-2.79%
	Feb 17, 26	$3B
	Feb 17, 26	1.53%
	Feb 17, 26	25.45
	Feb 17, 26	0.45
	Dec 31, 24	$1B
Revenue, 1Y Change	Dec 31, 24	+12.23%
	Dec 31, 24	$6.53
EPS, 1Y Change	Dec 31, 24	+50.43%

Events

National HealthCare Corporation Events
Metric	Date	Value
Next Earnings	Feb 27, 26
Last Qtr. Earnings	Nov 7, 25
Last Ann. Earnings	Feb 28, 25
Last Ex-Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$0.64
Next Ex-Dividend	Mar 31, 26	$0.64
Last Split	Jun 24, 85	2:1
Next Split	N/A	N/A
Last Ticker Change	N/A	N/A
Next Ticker Change	N/A	N/A

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Estimates

NHC Estimates
Metric	Date	Value
	Dec 31, 24	$6.53
EPS Estimate	Feb 27, 26	-
EPS Est. Change	Feb 27, 26	-
	Dec 31, 24	$1.25B
Revenue Estimate	Feb 27, 26	-
Revenue Est. Change	Feb 27, 26	-
Current Price	Feb 17, 26	$164.96
Price Target	-	-
Price Tgt. Change	-	-

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EPS

No EPS data available

Revenue

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Performance

NHC Performance
Metric	Date	Value
Price, 1Y	Feb 17, 26	+60.53%
Price, 3Y	Feb 17, 26	+182.42%
	Feb 17, 26	+61.26%
	Feb 17, 26	+185.36%
	Dec 31, 24	+12.23%
	Dec 31, 24	+26.35%
	Dec 31, 24	+50.43%
	Dec 31, 24	-27.31%

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Technical Indicators

NHC Technical Indicators
Metric	Date	Value
Current Price	Feb 17, 26	$164.96
	Feb 17, 26	$119.64
SMA 200 vs Price	Feb 17, 26	-27.47%
	Feb 17, 26	$142.74
SMA 50 vs Price	Feb 17, 26	-13.47%
	Feb 17, 26	0.45
	Feb 17, 26	$4.93
	Feb 17, 26	70.07
	Feb 17, 26	35.84%
	Feb 17, 26	28.38%

Dividends

NHC Dividends
Metric	Date	Value
Last Paid	Dec 31, 25	$0.64
Upcoming	Mar 31, 26	$0.64
	Feb 17, 26	1.47%
Total Dividend	Dec 31, 24	$2.42
	Dec 31, 24	$36.96M
	Dec 31, 24	36.21%

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Income & Profitability

NHC Income & Profitability
Metric	Date	Value
	Dec 31, 24	$1.25B
	Dec 31, 24	$6.53
	Dec 31, 24	$487.01M
	Dec 31, 24	37.52%
	Dec 31, 24	$89.90M
	Dec 31, 24	6.93%
	Dec 31, 24	$102.09M
	Dec 31, 24	7.85%
	Dec 31, 24	$182.53M

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Financial Health

NHC Financial Health
Metric	Date	Value
	Dec 31, 24	0.14
	Dec 31, 24	1.81
	Dec 31, 24	1.77
	Dec 31, 24	33.99
	Sep 30, 25	6
	Feb 17, 26	4.80

Valuations

NHC Valuations
Metric	Date	Value
	Feb 17, 26	25.45
	Feb 17, 26	1.71
	Feb 17, 26	2.43
	Feb 17, 26	87.89
	N/A	-

Balance Sheet

NHC Balance Sheet
Metric	Date	Value
	Dec 31, 24	$980.16M
	Dec 31, 24	$76.12M
	Dec 31, 24	$1.52B
	Dec 31, 24	$424.41M
	Dec 31, 24	$541.27M
	Dec 31, 24	$234.80M
	Dec 31, 24	$214.77M
	Dec 31, 24	$39.34M
	Dec 31, 24	$25.49M

Expenses

NHC Expenses
Metric	Date	Value
	Dec 31, 24	$1.21B
	Dec 31, 24	$397.11M
	Dec 31, 24	$810.93M
	Dec 31, 24	$0.00
	Dec 31, 24	$41.99M
	Dec 31, 24	$4.14M
	Dec 31, 24	$34.32M

Cash Flow

NHC Cash Flow
Metric	Date	Value
	Dec 31, 24	$107.30M
	Dec 31, 24	-$236.69M
	Dec 31, 24	$100.34M
	Dec 31, 24	$27.60M
	Dec 31, 24	$79.70M

Recent analyst updates

NHC Recent analyst updates
Metric	Date	Value
No data	N/A	N/A

Analyst sentiment

Institutional ownership

Screeners with NHC

FAQ

What is the ticker symbol for National HealthCare Corporation?
The ticker symbol for National HealthCare Corporation is NYSEAmerican:NHC
Does National HealthCare Corporation pay dividends?
Yes, National HealthCare Corporation pays dividends. The last payment was $0.64, with an ex-dividend date on December 31, 2025
What sector is National HealthCare Corporation in?
National HealthCare Corporation is in the Healthcare sector
What industry is National HealthCare Corporation in?
National HealthCare Corporation is in the Medical Care Facilities industry
What country is National HealthCare Corporation based in?
National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in United States
When did National HealthCare Corporation go public?
National HealthCare Corporation initial public offering (IPO) was on January 2, 1987
Is National HealthCare Corporation in the S&P 500?
No, National HealthCare Corporation is not included in the S&P 500 index
Is National HealthCare Corporation in the NASDAQ 100?
No, National HealthCare Corporation is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index
Is National HealthCare Corporation in the Dow Jones?
No, National HealthCare Corporation is not included in the Dow Jones index
When was National HealthCare Corporation last earnings report?
National HealthCare Corporation's most recent earnings report was on November 7, 2025
When does National HealthCare Corporation report earnings?
The next expected earnings date for National HealthCare Corporation is February 27, 2026

Data Sources & References

NHC Official Website www.nhccare.com
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1047335/000143774925033631/0001437749-25-033631-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1047335/000143774925005690/0001437749-25-005690-index.htm
NHC Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/NHC
NHC Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/nhc