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NHCNational HealthCare Corporation
$225.01$3.5B
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National HealthCare Corporation

NHC
AMEX · Healthcare Facilities
$225.01
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$3.51B
P/E29.3x
52W High$239.29
Volume98.81K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Deleveraging Fortress Balance Sheet Drives Margin Expansion

NHC is executing a successful operational turnaround, evidenced by accelerating revenue growth of 8.8% YoY in 2026Q2 and gross margin expansion to 40.7%. The company has aggressively deleveraged, cutting total debt by 85% from $214.8M in 2024Q4 to $31.4M in 20...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationReview
TechnicalsHealthy
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MARKET ACTION

NHC price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

0/12 Beats

EPS beat 0 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+23% Peers

P/E is 23% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 84 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 84% of market)

04

Healthy Uptrend

Uptrend

Price > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 6

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
NHC+73.54%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
NHC+85.42%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
NHC+251.77%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+78.83%
5-Year Return
NHC+242.10%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+73.07%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
29.3x
Forward P/EExpansion
28.2x
EV/EBITDA100th %ile
20.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
4.2%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
29.3x
17.9x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
20.1x
13.6x
100th· High
Price/FCF
23.6x
21.1x
75th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$99.86-55.6%
Base (Fair)$151.36-31.9%
Bull$222.74-1.0%
$99.86 Bear$151.36 Base$222.74 Bull
Current Market Price: $225.01
Trades at a 48.7% premium to Base DCF ($151.36)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1.52B+16.9% YoY
Net income
$120M+17.7% YoY
Free cash flow
$149M+86.5% YoY
Operating margin
8.5%+1.8 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)8.9%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)11.7%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 6, 2026
$2.54
vs —
$408M
vs —
Q2 2026
May 8, 2026
$1.91
vs —
$382M
vs —
Q1 2026
Feb 26, 2026
$1.83
vs —
$387M
vs —
Q4 2025
Nov 7, 2025
$1.58
vs —
$383M
vs —
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·Sep 16, 2026
Brian Kidd Sells 6,813 Shares of National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Stock

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC - Get Free Report) CFO Brian Kidd sold 6,813 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.70, for a total transaction of $1,537,694.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 23,183

Defense World·Sep 16, 2026
Josh Mccreary Sells 2,719 Shares of National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Stock

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC - Get Free Report) VP Josh Mccreary sold 2,719 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $224.23, for a total transaction of $609,681.37. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 9,979 shares of the company's

Defense World·Sep 15, 2026
California State Teachers Retirement System Has $620.91 Million Stake in National HealthCare Corporation $NHC

California State Teachers Retirement System increased its stake in National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) by 23,945.9% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,937,693 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 2,925,476 shares during the quarter. California State Teachers

Reuters·Aug 30, 2026
NHC says 50% chance of cyclone formation in next 48 hours off Louisiana coast

An area of low pressure located ​about 125 miles (200 km) ​south of the coast of ⁠southeastern Louisiana has about a 50% ​chance of forming into ​a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center ​said on Sunday.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark NHC against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
NHC logoNHCNational HealthCare CorporationCurrent
$225.01$3.51B29.3416.94%7.91%11.67%1.1%
EHC logoEHCEncompass Health Corporation
$122.21$12.12B22.0610.46%10.01%18.69%—
PNTG logoPNTGThe Pennant Group, Inc.
$39.65$1.38B47.2036.31%2.93%8.55%—
ADUS logoADUSAddus HomeCare Corporation
$114.93$2.15B22.0623.21%7.13%9.57%—
CCRN logoCCRNCross Country Healthcare, Inc.
$13.25$428.06M-4.52-21.56%-9.84%-27.1%—
SEM logoSEMSelect Medical Holdings Corporation
$16.51$2.05B13.995.12%2.42%6.55%—

Compare NHC vs Peers

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs EHC

Most directly comparable listed peer for NHC.

Scale Benchmark

vs UNH

Larger-name benchmark to compare NHC against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs EHC, PNTG, ADUS, CCRN

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

NHC SEC Filings & Documents

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 11, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 11, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 1, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 28, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 16, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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NHC Frequently Asked Questions

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is National HealthCare Corporation's revenue?

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) reported $1.56B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 304% increase from $386.3M in 1996.

How fast is National HealthCare Corporation growing?

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) grew revenue by 16.9% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is NHC profitable?

Yes, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is profitable, generating $140.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (7.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does NHC pay dividends?

Yes, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.10%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is NHC's return on equity?

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.7%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is National HealthCare Corporation's free cash flow?

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) generated $146.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in NHC back in 1996?

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