National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1991 to 2025
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EPS Growth Rates (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.
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 March 3, 2026, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $101M, reflecting +0.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $6.46 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.1%.
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 0.4%, operating margin of 0.1%, and net margin of 0.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to industry peers including ENSG ($328M net income, 0.1% margin), EHC ($541M net income, 0.1% margin), BKD (-$263M net income, -0.1% margin), NHC has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare NHC vs ENSG →
Peer Comparison
Earnings metrics vs industry competitors
Historical Data
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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Is NHC growing earnings?
NHC EPS of $6.46 reflects slowing growth at +0.2%, below the 5-year CAGR of +23.0%. TTM net income is $101M. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are NHC's profit margins?
National HealthCare Corporation net margin is +0.1%, with operating margin at +0.1%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are NHC's earnings?
NHC earnings data spans 1991-2025. The current earnings trend is +0.2% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.