National HealthCare Corporation Acquires Five Skilled Nursing Facilities in Strategic $50,500,000 Transaction

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), a national leader in senior care, announced today that its affiliates successfully closed the $50,500,000 purchase of five high-performing skilled nursing facilities. The transaction marks a seamless transition for the portfolio, which has been successfully managed by NHC subsidiaries since 1988. The acquisition gives the Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based company full ownership of the operations and real est.

Business Wire • Jun 4, 2026

NHC Reports First 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 March 31, 2026 totaled $381,821,000 compared to $373,697,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of 2.2%. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the reported GAAP net income attributable to NHC was $35,857,000 compared to $32,205,000 for the same period in 2025. Exclud.

Business Wire • May 8, 2026

NHC Announces 4.7% Increase in 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 June 30, 2026 and payable on July 31, 2026. This represents a 4.7% increase over last quarter's regular common dividend. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looki.

Business Wire • May 7, 2026

NHC to Acquire Thirty-Five NHI Facilities

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), a national leader in senior care, announced entry into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire the real estate of thirty-two skilled nursing facilities and three independent living facilities from National Health Investors, Inc. and its affiliates (“NHI”). The purchase price is $560 million. NHC, through affiliates, has been leasing and operating the facilities under a Master Agreement to Lease with NHI.

Business Wire • Apr 21, 2026

NHC Reports 2025 Year End 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 and grant income for the year ended December 31, 2025 totaled $1,517,781,000 compared to $1,307,382,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 16.1%. The increase in net operating revenues for the 2025 year compared to the 2024 year was due to an 8.4% increase in same-facility net operatin.

Business Wire • Feb 26, 2026

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 March 31, 2026 and payable on April 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 statements m.

Business Wire • Feb 13, 2026

National HealthCare: 50% Return In The Past 6 Months And Still Undervalued

National HealthCare: 50% Return In The Past 6 Months And Still Undervalued

Seeking Alpha • Jan 26, 2026

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.

Business Wire • Nov 7, 2025

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.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 29, 2025

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.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 12, 2025