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National Healthcare Corp. stock is traded at $161.99, with a volume of 133.90K. It is up +0.15% in the last 24 hours and up +2.88% over the past month. National HealthCare Corporation operates, manages, and provides services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, and home health care programs. The company's 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 services for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. Its medical specialty units comprise memory care units and subacute nursing units that offer specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living centers provide personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. The company also owns, leases, and manages independent living facilities that provide specially designed residential units for the active and ambulatory elderly, as well as offers various ancillary services for its residents, including restaurants, activity rooms, and social areas. In addition, it provides health care programs that offer skilled services, including infusion, wound care and physical, occupational, and speech therapies; operates pharmacies; provides management, accounting, financial, and insurance services; and leases its properties to third party operators. As of December 31, 2017, the company operated 76 skilled nursing facilities with 9,597 licensed beds; 24 assisted living facilities; 5 independent living facilities; 36 homecare programs; and 4 pharmacies. National HealthCare Corporation was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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Previous Close:
$161.75
Open:
$159.07
24h Volume:
133.90K
Relative Volume:
1.50
Market Cap:
$2.52B
Revenue:
$1.51B
Net Income/Loss:
$122.61M
P/E Ratio:
21.12
EPS:
7.6716
Net Cash Flow:
$148.63M
1W Performance:
-0.42%
1M Performance:
+2.88%
6M Performance:
+29.79%
1Y Performance:
+77.12%
1-Day Range:
Value
$159.07
$164.41
1-Week Range:
Value
$154.12
$165.06
52-Week Range:
Value
$89.14
$174.54

National Healthcare Corp. Stock (NHC) Company Profile

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National Healthcare Corp.
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Phone
615-890-2020
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Address
100 Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN
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Employee
14,850
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Twitter
@nhccare
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Next Earnings Date
2026-02-27
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Latest SEC Filings
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NHC's Discussions on Twitter

Compare NHC vs HCA, THC, FMS, ENSG, UHS

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NHC
National Healthcare Corp.
161.99 2.52B 1.51B 122.61M 148.63M 7.6716
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HCA
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ENSG
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202.92 11.79B 5.06B 344.26M 370.71M 5.8446
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UHS
Universal Health Services Inc
185.92 11.36B 17.36B 1.51B 849.25M 23.15

National Healthcare Corp. Stock (NHC) Upgrades & Downgrades

Date Action Analyst Rating Change
Aug-01-11 Downgrade Morgan Keegan Outperform → Mkt Perform
Dec-11-08 Initiated Morgan Keegan Outperform
Sep-23-08 Downgrade RBC Capital Mkts Outperform → Sector Perform

National Healthcare Corp. Stock (NHC) Latest News

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Mar 23, 2026

NHC’s Big Run Faces A Big Lease Question - Finimize

Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 20, 2026

NHC Stock Price, Quote & Chart | NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NYSEARCA:NHC) - ChartMill

Mar 20, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE (NHC) SVP exercises options and uses shares for taxes - Stock Titan

Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026

National Healthcare Corp (NHC) CEO gains 1,853 shares via option exercise - Stock Titan

Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026

CFO of National HealthCare (NYSE: NHC) exercises 1,853 options - Stock Titan

Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 15, 2026

David R. Gifford Net Worth (2026) - GuruFocus

Mar 15, 2026
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Mar 14, 2026

M Holdings Securities Inc. Purchases New Stake in National HealthCare Corporation $NHC - MarketBeat

Mar 14, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026

Morgan Stanley reports 7.1% stake in National Healthcare (NHC) - Stock Titan

Mar 12, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026

IPO Launch: Is National HealthCare Corporation exposed to political riskEarnings Summary Report & Consistent Return Strategy Ideas - baoquankhu1.vn

Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026

NHC (NHC): Director exercises 3,140 options and holds 43,302 shares - Stock Titan

Mar 10, 2026
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Mar 07, 2026

NHC SEC FilingsNational Health 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K Forms - Stock Titan

Mar 07, 2026
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Mar 07, 2026

How resilient is National HealthCare Corporation stock in market downturnsVolume Spike & Fast Exit and Entry Strategy Plans - Naître et grandir

Mar 07, 2026
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Mar 06, 2026

National HealthCare Corp (NHC) executive exercises options, withholds shares for tax - Stock Titan

Mar 06, 2026
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Mar 06, 2026

NHC (NHC) SVP & General Counsel exercises 4,500 stock options - Stock Titan

Mar 06, 2026
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Mar 06, 2026

NHC (NHC) Sr. VP Shelly exercises stock options and settles taxes in shares - Stock Titan

Mar 06, 2026
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Mar 06, 2026

NHC Earnings History & Surprises | EPS & Revenue Results | NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NYSEARCA:NHC) - ChartMill

Mar 06, 2026
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Mar 06, 2026

Did Strong Q4 EPS Gains Just Shift National HealthCare's (NHC) Investment Narrative? - Yahoo Finance

Mar 06, 2026
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Mar 03, 2026

National Healthcare (NHC: NHC) CEO receives 3,090-share restricted grant - Stock Titan

Mar 03, 2026
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Mar 03, 2026

NHC exec Vicki Dodson granted 1,082 restricted shares (NYSE: NHC) - Stock Titan

Mar 03, 2026
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Mar 03, 2026

NHC (NHC) CEO exercises 5,000 options and withholds shares for taxes - Stock Titan

Mar 03, 2026
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Mar 03, 2026

National Healthcare (NHC) CFO receives 1,507-share restricted stock grant - Stock Titan

Mar 03, 2026
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Mar 03, 2026

NHC (NYSE: NHC) awards 1,458 restricted shares to senior counsel - Stock Titan

Mar 03, 2026
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Mar 03, 2026

NHC (NHC) CIO awarded 1,342 restricted shares vesting through 2029 - Stock Titan

Mar 03, 2026
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Mar 03, 2026

National HealthCare Corp. Hits New 52-Week High of USD 172.95 - Markets Mojo

Mar 03, 2026
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Mar 02, 2026

National HealthCare Corp. Experiences Revision in Its Stock Evaluation Amid Strong Performance Metrics - Markets Mojo

Mar 02, 2026
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Mar 02, 2026

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) director William A. Adams files Form 3 - Stock Titan

Mar 02, 2026
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Mar 02, 2026

National HealthCare Corp stock hits all-time high of 171.95 USD - Investing.com

Mar 02, 2026
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Mar 02, 2026

American Healthcare REIT has ‘busy’ 2025, and National Healthcare Corp. posts higher 2025 earnings results - McKnight's Senior Living

Mar 02, 2026
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Mar 01, 2026

The Bull Case For National HealthCare (NHC) Could Change Following Strong 2025 Results And White Oak Acquisition - simplywall.st

Mar 01, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026

National HealthCare (NYSE: NHC) 2025 earnings surge on 16.1% revenue gain - Stock Titan

Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026

National HealthCare Corp. Q4 & Annual Earnings: Revenue Hits $1.52BNews and StatisticsIndexBox - IndexBox - Market Intelligence Platform

Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026

Decoding National Healthcare Corp (NHC): A Strategic SWOT Insigh - GuruFocus

Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026

National HealthCare: Q4 Earnings Snapshot - crossville-chronicle.com

Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026

NHC Reports 2025 Year End Earnings - Business Wire

Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP SEC 10-K Report - TradingView

Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026

National HealthCare (NYSE: NHC) outlines 2025 footprint, payor mix and key risks - Stock Titan

Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026

[Form 4] NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP Insider Trading Activity - Stock Titan

Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026

National Healthcare (NHC) Sr. VP receives 14,000-share stock option grant - Stock Titan

Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026

National Healthcare Corp (NHC) CEO granted 20,000 options vesting through 2029 - Stock Titan

Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026

NHC (NYSE: NHC) CFO granted 14,000 stock options under 2020 plan - Stock Titan

Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026

NHC (NYSE: NHC) CIO awarded 14,000 stock options vesting through 2029 - Stock Titan

Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) grants 14,000 stock options to exec - Stock Titan

Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC): A Look at Performance Highlights and Market Position in the Healthcare Sector - DirectorsTalk Interviews

Feb 24, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026

National HealthCare (NHC) expands board, appoints Gifford and Adams as directors - Stock Titan

Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026

National HealthCare Corp Announces Quarterly Dividend - TradingView

Feb 13, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026

NHC Announces Common Dividend - Business Wire

Feb 13, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026

National Healthcare Properties Announces Release Date for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results - GlobeNewswire

Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 09, 2026

National HealthCare Corp stock hits all-time high at 163.18 USD - Investing.com Nigeria

Feb 09, 2026
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Feb 09, 2026

National HealthCare Corp stock hits all-time high at 163.18 USD By Investing.com - Investing.com South Africa

Feb 09, 2026
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Feb 09, 2026

Alps Advisors Inc. Grows Stake in National HealthCare Co. $NHC - MarketBeat

Feb 09, 2026
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Feb 02, 2026

National Health Investors drops $105.5 million on new properties - The Business Journals

Feb 02, 2026

National Healthcare Corp. Stock (NHC) Financials Data

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$97.49
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$185.92
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