National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1991 to 2025
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NHC EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
NHC Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37.3% | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 37.5% | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| 2023 | 37.6% | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 36.1% | 3.0% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 34.1% | 5.0% | 13.7% |
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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) Earnings Overview
As of May 7, 2026, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $101M, reflecting +17.5% year-over-year growth. The company earned $6.46 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 8.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, NHC's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +23.0%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $139M in fiscal 2021.
National HealthCare Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 37.3%, operating margin of 8.7%, and net margin of 8.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including EHC ($609M net income, 9.5% margin), PNTG ($30M net income, 3.1% margin), ADUS ($100M net income, 6.7% margin), NHC has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare NHC vs EHC →
NHC Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
NHC Historical Earnings Data (1991–2025)
35 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120M | +17.7% | $128M | $7.67 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| 2024 | $102M | +52.6% | $86M | $6.53 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 2023 | $67M | +197.6% | $57M | $4.34 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $22M | -83.8% | $32M | $1.45 | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $139M | +231.0% | $51M | $8.99 | 13.7% | 5.0% |
| 2020 | $42M | -38.6% | $48M | $2.72 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| 2019 | $68M | +15.7% | $49M | $4.44 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| 2018 | $59M | +4.9% | $56M | $3.87 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 2017 | $56M | +11.2% | $54M | $3.69 | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2016 | $51M | -4.9% | $61M | $3.32 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NHC stock.
Is NHC growing earnings?
NHC EPS is $6.46, with earnings growth accelerating to +17.5%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +23.0%. TTM net income reached $101M.
What are NHC's profit margins?
National HealthCare Corporation net margin is +8.2%, with operating margin at +8.7%. Margins sit within typical range for the sector.
How consistent are NHC's earnings?
NHC earnings data spans 1991-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +17.5% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.