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NHCNational HealthCare Corporation
$208.85$3.3B
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National HealthCare Corporation

NHC
AMEX · Healthcare Providers
$208.85
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$3.26B
P/E29.1x
52W High$248.20
Volume432.23K
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%.

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsMixed
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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

+30% Peers

P/E is 30% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 76 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 76)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Feb 6

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
NHC+61.67%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
NHC+69.18%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
NHC+212.99%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+69.95%
5-Year Return
NHC+203.10%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+57.80%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
29.1x
Forward P/EExpansion
26.2x
EV/EBITDA100th %ile
15.9x
FCF YieldCash Flow
5.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
29.1x
17.9x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
15.9x
13.6x
100th· High
Price/FCF
18.6x
21.1x
50th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$91.14-56.4%
Base (Fair)$155.02-25.8%
Bull$243.45+16.6%
$91.14 Bear$155.02 Base$243.45 Bull
Current Market Price: $208.85
Trades at a 34.7% premium to Base DCF ($155.02)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$1.52B+16.9% YoY
Net income FY25
$120M+17.7% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$149M+86.5% YoY
Operating margin FY25
8.5%+1.8 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)8.9%
Avg ROIC 5Y5.3%
ROE (TTM)10.4%
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)
Q4 2026Latest
Nov 6, 2026
$1.76
vs —
$408M
vs —
Q3 2026
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 —
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Business Wire·1d ago
NHC Reports Third Quarter 2026 Earnings

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded senior health care company, announced today net operating revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 totaled $407,971,000 compared to $382,661,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, an increase of 6.6%. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, the reported GAAP net income attributable to NHC was $13,637,000 compared to $39,239,000 for the same period in.

Business Wire·2d ago
NHC Announces Common Dividend

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded long-term health care company, announced today that it will pay a quarterly dividend of 67 cents per common share to shareholders of record on December 31, 2026, and payable on January 29, 2027.Forward-Looking StatementsStatements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. NHC cautions investors that any forward-looking statement.

Reuters·Oct 20, 2026
NHC says 40% chance of cyclone in next 48 hours for storm off US east coast

NHC says 40% chance of cyclone in next 48 hours for storm off US east coast

Defense World·Oct 15, 2026
National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Shares Cross Above 200-Day Moving Average – Here’s What Happened

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC - Get Free Report) passed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Wednesday. The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $204.40 and traded as high as $234.65. National HealthCare shares last traded at $234.48, with a volume of 80,762 shares traded. National HealthCare Stock Performance

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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
$208.85$3.26B29.0816.94%7.24%10.35%1.18%
EHC logoEHCEncompass Health Corporation
$137.54$13.64B21.2810.46%10.17%18.86%0.51%
PNTG logoPNTGThe Pennant Group, Inc.
$36.36$1.26B36.8836.31%3.05%9.04%—
ADUS logoADUSAddus HomeCare Corporation
$124.31$2.32B20.7923.21%7.39%9.81%—
SGRY logoSGRYSurgery Partners, Inc.
$23.20$3.03B-33.736.24%-2.63%-2.59%—
CHE logoCHEChemed Corporation
$528.05$7.01B24.564.06%10.61%32.1%0.42%

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, SGRY

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 $1.58B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.52B in fiscal year 2025. That is 293% more than the $386.3M of fiscal year 1996.

How fast is National HealthCare Corporation growing?

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) grew revenue by 5.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is NHC profitable?

Yes. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) earned $114.7M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 7.2% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does NHC pay dividends?

Yes. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) pays a dividend that yields 1.18% at the current price, a moderate yield.

What is NHC's return on equity?

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) had a return on equity (ROE) of 10.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.

What is National HealthCare Corporation's free cash flow?

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) generated $175.7M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

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

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