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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
$225.69+4.18 (+1.89%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
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.
Historical Price
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200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
National HealthCare Corporation in the Healthcare sector is trading at $225.69 with a market capitalization of $3.4B. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $232.25, remaining 40.9% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $381.82M↓ | $386.51M↑ | $382.66M↑ | $374.91M↑ | $373.70M |
| Gross Profit | $146.75M↓ | $153.27M↑ | $149.49M↑ | $148.38M↑ | $145.57M |
| Operating Income | $32.25M↓ | $33.12M↑ | $30.38M↓ | $34.09M↑ | $30.77M |
| Net Income | $35.86M↑ | $24.85M↓ | $39.24M↑ | $23.72M↓ | $32.20M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 Homec...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$3.41B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
27.79
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.64
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
119.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
12.01%
Volume
Today's trading volume
71,327
Recent News
Jim Cramer Explains the Repeating Chart Pattern for National HealthCare Corporation
National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE:NHC) was among Jim Cramer’s stock calls on Mad Money, as he advised investors to stick with the largest tech companies in the market. Cramer mentioned the stock during the episode and stated: Last but not least, there’s National HealthCare Corp. Take a look at the daily chart. This is another operator […]
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Does 2026 Rent Reset And Activist Pressure With NHI Recast The Bull Case For National HealthCare (NHC)?
In recent commentary, National HealthCare Corporation has been flagged for significant risks tied to a 2026 rent reset with landlord National Health Investors, which could reprice roughly half its facilities and pressure profitability amid labor shortages and regulatory scrutiny. At the same time, governance changes and activist pressure at National Health Investors are raising concerns that lease renegotiations could become more contentious just as National HealthCare also contends with...
Is National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Is NHC a good stock to buy? We came across a bearish thesis on National HealthCare Corporation on Valueinvestorsclub.com by FLATtheFISH. In this article, we will summarize the bears’ thesis on NHC. National HealthCare Corporation’s share was trading at $176.38 as of April 27th. NHC’s trailing P/E was 23.00 according to Yahoo Finance. NHC is a diversified […]
Did Strong Q4 EPS Gains Just Shift National HealthCare's (NHC) Investment Narrative?
National HealthCare Corporation reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue of US$386.51 million and net income of US$24.85 million, and full-year 2025 revenue of US$1.52 billion with net income of US$120.02 million. The sharp year-over-year increase in quarterly earnings per share from continuing operations, from US$0.39 basic to US$1.60, underscores meaningful efficiency and profitability gains. Next, we’ll examine how this earnings-driven improvement in profitability shapes...