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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

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Key data on NHC

Market cap

$2.15B

EPS

6.47

P/E ratio

21.2

Price to sales

1.42

Dividend yield

1.847%

Beta

0.6518

Price on NHC

Previous close

$137.75

Today's open

$138

Day's range

$136.81 - $139.54

52 week range

$89.14 - $140.41

Profile about NHC

CEO

Stephen F. Flatt

Employees

14962

Headquarters

Murfreesboro, TN

Exchange

NYSE American

Shares outstanding

15515253

Issue type

Common Stock

NHC industries and sectors

Healthcare

Healthcare Providers & Services

News on NHC

NHC Reports Third Quarter 2025 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, 2025 totaled $382,661,000 compared to $340,198,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, an increase of 12.5%. The increase in net operating revenues for the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024 was due to an 8.7% increase in same-facility n.

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Business Wire • Nov 7, 2025

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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 64 cents per common share to shareholders of record on December 31, 2025 and payable on January 30, 2026. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. NHC cautions investors that any forward-looking stateme.

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Business Wire • Nov 7, 2025

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National HealthCare Does Not Flinch During Lease Negotiations

National HealthCare Corporation remains a buy despite lease renewal tensions with National Health Investors, as market fears appear overblown. National HealthCare's strong negotiating position, reliable tenant history, and lower patient acuity suggest fair market rent increases will be less than activist claims. A conservative discounted cash flow model shows National HealthCare is undervalued, with 16% upside even after factoring in lease renewal headwinds and a one-time expense.

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Seeking Alpha • Oct 29, 2025

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National HealthCare Is Thriving And Will Shrug Off NHI Lease Expiration

NHC's fundamentals are robust, with strong earnings, revenue, and margin growth. Despite recent underperformance in total return, operating margins have expanded significantly and are likely to continue improving, supported by favorable industry trends. Concerns about the 2027 NHI lease expiration are overblown; NHC can absorb rent increases or purchase properties outright thanks to low debt and rising cash.

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Seeking Alpha • Aug 12, 2025

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NHC Revenue Jumps 25%

NHC Revenue Jumps 25%

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The Motley Fool • Aug 8, 2025

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NHC Reports Second Quarter 2025 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 June 30, 2025 totaled $374,910,000 compared to $300,658,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 24.7%. The increase in net operating revenues for the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024 was due to an 9.6% increase in same-facility net opera.

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Business Wire • Aug 8, 2025

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SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Shareholder Investigation of National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE: NHC) and Encourages Long-Term NHC Investors to Contact the Firm

PHILADELPHIA , July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE: NHC) ("NHC") on behalf of the company's long-term investors.  Since November 2024, shares of NHC's common stock have declined in value from a trading price of over $135.00 per share to a current trading price of below $110.00 per share, a decline of nearly 20% in value.

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PRNewsWire • Jul 10, 2025

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7 Upcoming Dividend Increases Including Two Kings

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Seeking Alpha • Jun 30, 2025

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Land & Buildings Details Why National Healthcare Corp. Could Lose Big as Lease Negotiation with National Health Investors Progresses

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Land & Buildings Investment Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Land & Buildings”) issued the following statement: “National Healthcare Corporation's (NYSE American: NHC) egregiously one-sided lease with National Health Investors (NYSE: NHI) expires year-end 2026. This master lease was originally signed in 1991 and includes 28 skilled nursing facilities, five assisted living centers, and three independent living centers. NHC has enjoy.

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Business Wire • Jun 17, 2025

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National HealthCare Is A Buy After Strong First Quarter Results

Strong Earnings Growth Post-Acquisition: NHC reported a 61% year-over-year increase in income from operations and EPS in the two quarters following a Q3 2024 acquisition. Valuation Below Historical Norms: Despite this growth, NHC's share price remains down over 20% in the past six months, with a current P/E ratio of 15.2:well below its historical average. Demographic trends, declining labor costs, and reduced reliance on staffing agencies support future growth. Meanwhile, feared Medicaid cuts now appear unlikely following a recent draft bill.

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Seeking Alpha • May 15, 2025

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