
AMEXHealthcareMedical - Care Facilities
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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, involved in the operation, management, and service provision for a wide array of elder care and health facilities. Its diverse portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living residences, homecare and hospice agencies, and a specialized behavioral health hospital. Within its skilled nursing environments, NHC offers extensive therapeutic and medical care. Patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic injuries, neurological ailments, or other illnesses and disabilities benefit from licensed physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapies. These facilities also provide essential services like nutritional guidance, social support, recreational activities, and daily necessities such as housekeeping and laundry, all complemented by physician-prescribed medical treatments. Distinctive medical specialty units further enhance care, featuring memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar disorders, alongside sub-acute nursing units. NHC's assisted living centers are designed to offer personal support, helping residents with everyday tasks including dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. The company also addresses mental well-being through behavioral health services for both adults and geriatric patients, treating psychiatric, emotional, and addictive conditions. Beyond direct facility care, NHC delivers additional healthcare programs, incorporating skilled services like infusion, wound care, and advanced physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Its offerings extend to hospice care, the operation of pharmacies, and a suite of corporate services encompassing management, accounting, financial, and insurance solutions. Furthermore, NHC engages in leasing its properties to third-party operators. As of February 18, 2022, NHC's operational footprint was substantial, comprising 75 skilled nursing facilities with a capacity of 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, 5 independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. Founded in 1971, National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, involved in the operation, management, and service provision for a wide array of elder care and health facilities. Its diverse portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living residences, homecare and hospice agencies, and a specialized behavioral health hospital. Within its skilled nursing environments, NHC offers extensive therapeutic and medical care. Patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic injuries, neurological ailments, or other illnesses and disabilities benefit from licensed physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapies. These facilities also provide essential services like nutritional guidance, social support, recreational activities, and daily necessities such as housekeeping and laundry, all complemented by physician-prescribed medical treatments. Distinctive medical specialty units further enhance care, featuring memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar disorders, alongside sub-acute nursing units. NHC's assisted living centers are designed to offer personal support, helping residents with everyday tasks including dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. The company also addresses mental well-being through behavioral health services for both adults and geriatric patients, treating psychiatric, emotional, and addictive conditions. Beyond direct facility care, NHC delivers additional healthcare programs, incorporating skilled services like infusion, wound care, and advanced physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Its offerings extend to hospice care, the operation of pharmacies, and a suite of corporate services encompassing management, accounting, financial, and insurance solutions. Furthermore, NHC engages in leasing its properties to third-party operators. As of February 18, 2022, NHC's operational footprint was substantial, comprising 75 skilled nursing facilities with a capacity of 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, 5 independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. Founded in 1971, National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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Current $224.47
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GoAI Score
Hold
Valuation
41
Fair Value
Sentiment
73
Bullish
Risk
25
Moderate Risk
Momentum
67
Gaining
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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, involved in the operation, management, and service provision for a wide array of elder care and health facilities. Its diverse portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living residences, homecare and hospice agencies, and a specialized behavioral health hospital. Within its skilled nursing environments, NHC offers extensive therapeutic and medical care. Patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic injuries, neurological ailments, or other illnesses and disabilities benefit from licensed physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapies. These facilities also provide essential services like nutritional guidance, social support, recreational activities, and daily necessities such as housekeeping and laundry, all complemented by physician-prescribed medical treatments. Distinctive medical specialty units further enhance care, featuring memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar disorders, alongside sub-acute nursing units. NHC's assisted living centers are designed to offer personal support, helping residents with everyday tasks including dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. The company also addresses mental well-being through behavioral health services for both adults and geriatric patients, treating psychiatric, emotional, and addictive conditions. Beyond direct facility care, NHC delivers additional healthcare programs, incorporating skilled services like infusion, wound care, and advanced physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Its offerings extend to hospice care, the operation of pharmacies, and a suite of corporate services encompassing management, accounting, financial, and insurance solutions. Furthermore, NHC engages in leasing its properties to third-party operators. As of February 18, 2022, NHC's operational footprint was substantial, comprising 75 skilled nursing facilities with a capacity of 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, 5 independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. Founded in 1971, National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Day range
Current $224.47
52-week range
Current $224.47
Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.
Revenue
Operating income
Net income
| Metric (USD) | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.52B USD | 1.3B USD | 1.14B USD | 1.07B USD | 1.01B USD |
| Cost of goods sold | 921.08M USD | 810.93M USD | 712.34M USD | 686.17M USD | 666.06M USD |
| Gross profit | 596.7M USD | 487.01M USD | 429.2M USD | 388.11M USD | 344.88M USD |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 46.23M USD | 43.18M USD | 41.53M USD | 40.98M USD | 40.82M USD |
| Operating expenses | 468.35M USD | 401.25M USD | 372.07M USD | 356.22M USD | 293.95M USD |
| Interest income | 9.84M USD | 10.1M USD | 8.38M USD | 5.13M USD | 4.67M USD |
| Interest expense | 6.37M USD | 4.14M USD | 324K USD | 563K USD | 845K USD |
| Depreciation and amortization | 44.92M USD | 41.99M USD | 42.03M USD | 40.49M USD | 40.67M USD |
| Operating income | 128.35M USD | 85.76M USD | 57.13M USD | 31.9M USD | 50.93M USD |
| Net income | 120.02M USD | 101.93M USD | 66.8M USD | 22.45M USD | 138.59M USD |
Company facts updated Sep 13, 2026.
Recent quarterly results
Recent quarterly results
Cash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.
$2.53
2025 complete year+19.9% since 2021
2026 partial: $1.31
$2.11
2,021
$2.26
2,022
$2.34
2,023
$2.42
2,024
$2.53
2,025
$1.31
2,026*
* Partial calendar year in the available dividend history.
| Action | Ex-dividend date | Details | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DividendUpcoming | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.67Quarterly | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
Dividend | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.67Quarterly | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Dividend | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.64Quarterly | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
Dividend | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.64Quarterly | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Dividend | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.64Quarterly | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
Dividend | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.64Quarterly | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Ex-dividend Sep 30, 2026
$0.67
Quarterly
Record Sep 30, 2026 · Payment Oct 30, 2026
Ex-dividend Jun 30, 2026
$0.67
Quarterly
Record Jun 30, 2026 · Payment Jul 31, 2026
Ex-dividend Mar 31, 2026
$0.64
Quarterly
Record Mar 31, 2026 · Payment Apr 30, 2026
Ex-dividend Dec 31, 2025
$0.64
Quarterly
Record Dec 31, 2025 · Payment Jan 30, 2026
Ex-dividend Sep 30, 2025
$0.64
Quarterly
Record Sep 30, 2025 · Payment Oct 31, 2025
Ex-dividend Jun 30, 2025
$0.64
Quarterly
Record Jun 30, 2025 · Payment Aug 1, 2025
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