National Healthcare Corp. (NHC)
XASE:NHC
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NHC Stock Chart & Stats
$137.18
-$0.13(-0.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$137.18
-$0.13(-0.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$93.54 - $205.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.87K
Average Volume (3M)80.31K
Market Cap
$2.89B
Enterprise Value$2.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$311.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$39.31M
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.2
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.98
Shares Outstanding15,619,641
10 Day Avg. Volume111,270
30 Day Avg. Volume80,310
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.03
Price to Book (P/B)1.98
Price to Sales (P/S)1.40
P/FCF Ratio14.27
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.96
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.18
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowRobust operating cash flow and sustained free cash flow provide durable internal funding for dividends, capex and strategic M&A. FCF tracking ~0.8x of net income supports earnings quality and reduces reliance on external financing across multi-year cycles.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and rising shareholders' equity give the company long-term financial flexibility to absorb rate shocks, pursue acquisitions, and maintain payouts. A conservative capital structure is a durable competitive advantage in capital-intensive care services.
Shift To Property OwnershipConverting leased facilities to owned real estate increases operational control, can lower long-term occupancy-related expense, and aligns asset incentives with operations. Ownership should support sustainable cash flow and improved margin durability over years.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue DeclineA 25.6% TTM revenue decline is a material structural risk: service revenue depends on occupancy and payer mix, so sustained top-line weakness would erode margins, cash generation and make funding of dividends or acquisitions more difficult over the medium term.
Increased Leverage For AcquisitionsDrawing a large term loan to fund acquisitions will materially raise leverage and introduce covenant constraints. Higher interest and balance-sheet strain increase execution and integration risk for M&A and reduce the prior cushion from the company's historically conservative financing.
Cash Flow VolatilityHistorical cash-flow volatility and periods where operating cash flow trails net income show sensitivity to working capital and non‑cash items. This variability raises the chance that dividends, capex or acquisition funding could be pressured during reimbursement or occupancy downturns.
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NHC FAQ
What was National Healthcare Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
National Healthcare Corp. lowest stock price was $93.54 and its highest was $205.06 in the past 12 months.
What is National Healthcare Corp.’s market cap?
National Healthcare Corp.’s market cap is $2.89B.
When is National Healthcare Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
National Healthcare Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were National Healthcare Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
National Healthcare Corp. released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported $2.274 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $2.274.
Is National Healthcare Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts National Healthcare Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does National Healthcare Corp. pay dividends?
National Healthcare Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.64 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.8%. See more information on National Healthcare Corp. dividends here
What is National Healthcare Corp.’s EPS estimate?
National Healthcare Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does National Healthcare Corp. have?
National Healthcare Corp. has 15,619,641 shares outstanding.
What happened to National Healthcare Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
National Healthcare Corp. reported an EPS of $2.274 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.151%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of National Healthcare Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NHC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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National Healthcare Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NHC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 12.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
National Healthcare Corp.
National HealthCare Corporation operates, manages, and provides services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and a behavioral health hospital. Its skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, and housekeeping and laundry services, as well as medical services prescribed by physicians; and rehabilitative services, such as physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. The company's medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-cute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living centers offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. It also offers behavioral health services to both adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. In addition, it provides health care programs that offer skilled services, such as infusion, wound care and physical, occupational, and speech therapies; hospice care services; operates pharmacies; offers management, accounting, financial, and insurance services; and leases its properties to third party operators. As of February 18, 2022, the company operated 75 skilled nursing facilities with 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, five independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. National HealthCare Corporation was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
6.95% Insiders
16.36% Mutual Funds
14.13% Other Institutional Investors
33.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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