National HealthCare Corporation Common Stock (NHC)
Stock · AMEX · Health Care
$242.41as of 10/16/2026
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Active signals
NHC Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What NHC's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Band BreakoutActive now | 26 | +1.7% | 62% | October 5, 2026 |
| Volume Spike | 24 | +0.3% | 58% | September 18, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 18 | +2.6% | 67% | January 2, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 12 | +1.2% | 58% | August 11, 2025 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +1.4% | 60% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About NHC
National HealthCare Corporation engages in the operation of services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and health hospitals. It operates through two segments: Inpatient and Homecare and Hospice Services. The company's skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, and housekeeping and…
- Sector
- Health Care
- Industry
- Hospital/Nursing Management
- Employees
- 15,278
- Website
- nhccare.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $240.22$247.12
- Market cap
- $3.43B
- P/E (trailing)
- 26.97
- P/E (forward)
- 563.49
- EPS (trailing)
- $8.90
- Dividend yield
- 3.07%
- Beta
- 0.64
- Avg. volume
- 105.0K
- Ex-dividend date
- September 30, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- October 30, 2026
How National HealthCare Corporation Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
National HealthCare Corporation Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- NHCNational HealthCare Corporation Common Stock$242.82▼ 1.10%Market cap $3.43BP/E 26.97$117.22$239.29
- BKDBrookdale Senior Living Inc. Common Stock$10.09▲ 0.00%Market cap $3.43BP/E —$8.02$17.09
- MDPediatrix Medical Group Inc. Common Stock$27.38▼ 1.37%Market cap $2.15BP/E 12.55$15.82$27.94
- SGRYSurgery Partners Inc. Common Stock$14.61▼ 1.08%Market cap $1.95BP/E —$11.41$23.44
- SNDASonida Senior Living Inc. Common Stock$35.29▼ 1.62%Market cap $1.91BP/E —$24.95$44.39
- ARDTArdent Health Inc. Common Stock$11.95▼ 2.05%Market cap $1.66BP/E 21.49$7.71$15.48
- HCSGHealthcare Services Group Inc. Common Stock$21.13▼ 1.40%Market cap $1.51BP/E 11.90$15.5$25.75
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC National HealthCare Corporation Common Stock | $3.43B | 26.97 | $242.82 | ▼ 1.10% | $117.22$239.29 |
| BKD Brookdale Senior Living Inc. Common Stock | $3.43B | — | $10.09 | ▲ 0.00% | $8.02$17.09 |
| MD Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. Common Stock | $2.15B | 12.55 | $27.38 | ▼ 1.37% | $15.82$27.94 |
| SGRY Surgery Partners Inc. Common Stock | $1.95B | — | $14.61 | ▼ 1.08% | $11.41$23.44 |
| SNDA Sonida Senior Living Inc. Common Stock | $1.91B | — | $35.29 | ▼ 1.62% | $24.95$44.39 |
| ARDT Ardent Health Inc. Common Stock | $1.66B | 21.49 | $11.95 | ▼ 2.05% | $7.71$15.48 |
| HCSG Healthcare Services Group Inc. Common Stock | $1.51B | 11.90 | $21.13 | ▼ 1.40% | $15.5$25.75 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Gifford David R. · August 25, 2026 · Sale1.8K @ $225.42
- Emil E. Hassan · June 22, 2026 · Sale5.9K @ $200
- Brian F. Kidd · June 16, 2026 · Gift500
- Emil E. Hassan · June 16, 2026 · Sale1.6K @ $199.98
- Robert G. Adams · June 8, 2026 · Option Exercise4.0K @ $69.19
- Robert G. Adams · June 8, 2026 · Gift4.0K
- Lisa Piercey · June 1, 2026 · Buy949 @ $184.26
- Ben Anderson Flatt Sr. · May 22, 2026 · Option Exercise4.0K @ $94.1
- Ben Anderson Flatt Sr. · May 22, 2026 · Tax Withholding2.7K @ $196
- Richard F. Laroche Jr. · May 21, 2026 · Sale7.5K @ $195.14
- Stephen Fowler Flatt · May 20, 2026 · Gift26
- Timothy J. Shelly · May 19, 2026 · Sale1.9K @ $197.22
- Brian F. Kidd · May 14, 2026 · Option Exercise4.0K @ $94.1
- Brian F. Kidd · May 14, 2026 · Tax Withholding3.1K @ $197.96
- Stephen Fowler Flatt · May 14, 2026 · Option Exercise1.0K @ $90.62
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 9.35M
- Total value held
- $1.40B
- Institutional holders
- 230
- Unknown1.90M
- Unknown1.04M
- Unknown947.0K
- Unknown549.5K
- Unknown530.3K
- Unknown491.6K
- Unknown462.4K
- Unknown335.5K
- Unknown323.3K
- Unknown178.6K
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September 26, 2026
NHC highlighted in SeekingAlpha dividend champion roundup
SeekingAlpha’s weekly dividend review listed National HealthCare Corp as a dividend champion, contender and challenger. The mention underscores the company’s 3.07% yield and its position among dividend‑focused investors. With the stock trading near the middle of its 52‑week range, the coverage adds visibility to its dividend profile.
NHC highlighted in SeekingAlpha dividend champion roundup. SeekingAlpha’s weekly dividend review listed National HealthCare Corp as a dividend champion, contender and challenger. The mention underscores the company’s 3.07% yield and its position among dividend‑focused investors. With the stock trading near the middle of its 52‑week range, the coverage adds visibility to its dividend profile.