National HealthCare Corporation
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About the company
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.
- CEO
- Stephen Fowler Flatt
- IPO
- 1987
- Employees
- 15,278
- HQ
- Murfreesboro, TN, US
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- Market Cap
- $3.72B
- P/E
- 26.38
- PEG
- 0.80
- P/S
- 2.39
- P/B
- 3.31
- EV/EBITDA
- 15.84
- Div Yield
- 1.09%
- Gross Margin
- 39.49%
- Op Margin
- 9.28%
- Net Margin
- 9.00%
- ROE
- 12.94%
- ROIC
- 7.25%
Latest fiscal year · YoY change
- Revenue
- $1.52B+16.9%
- Gross Profit
- $596.70M+22.5%
- Op Income
- $128.35M
- Net Income
- $120.02M+17.7%
- EPS
- $7.76+17.2%
- OCF Growth
- +72.5%
- FCF Growth
- +86.5%
- 52W High
- $239.40
- 52W Low
- $109.81
- 50D MA
- $214.28
- 200D MA
- $170.37
- Beta
- 0.64
- RSI (14)
- 65
- Avg Volume
- 132.96K
No earnings-call transcripts are available for NHC yet.
- Free Float
- 81.0%
- Shares Outstanding
- 15.62M
- Float Shares
- 12.65M
of shares held by institutions
239 13F filers
Buy/sell ratio 0.88. Sells can include pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sales, not just discretionary selling.
Top institutional holders
Largest 13F positions, with quarter-over-quarter change.
| Holder | Shares | Δ Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Blackrock, Inc. | 1.98M | ▲ 80.53K |
| Vanguard Group Inc | 1.41M | ▼ 10.26K |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Investment Advisors LLC | 1.03M | ▼ 10.27K |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 929.69K | ▼ 17.29K |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 730.57K | ▲ 200.27K |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 552.14K | ▲ 2.59K |
| State Street Corp | 526.73K | ▲ 35.16K |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 380.93K | ▲ 57.67K |
| Renaissance Technologies LLC | 299.72K | ▼ 35.80K |
| Invesco Ltd. | 175.29K | ▲ 25.09K |
| Sixth Street Partners Management Company, L.P. | 174.34K | ▲ 174.34K |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 174.34K | ▼ 4.26K |
Held by 291 ETFs
Biggest fund positions in NHC by dollar value.
Recent insider transactions
Who's buying, who's selling, and how much.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 26 | Gifford David R. | other | 1,021 |
| Aug 13, 26 | Gifford David R. | other | 1,021 |
| Jun 22, 26 | HASSAN EMIL E | sell | 5,937 |
| Jun 16, 26 | KIDD BRIAN F | other | 500 |
| Jun 16, 26 | HASSAN EMIL E | sell | 1,563 |
| Jun 8, 26 | ADAMS ROBERT G | other | 4,000 |
| Jun 8, 26 | ADAMS ROBERT G | other | 4,000 |
| Jun 8, 26 | ADAMS ROBERT G | other | 4,000 |
| Jun 1, 26 | Piercey Lisa | buy | 949 |
| May 22, 26 | FLATT BEN ANDERSON SR | other | 4,000 |
A “Sell” may be a pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sale rather than a discretionary decision — read insider selling with that in mind.
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Generate NHC report →NHC Reports Second Quarter 2026 Earnings
businesswire.com · Aug 7
NHC Announces Common Dividend
businesswire.com · Aug 6
NHC Completes Acquisition of Thirty-Five NHI Facilities
businesswire.com · Jul 1
Solace Joins the National Health Council to Advance Patient-Centered Care and Navigation
businesswire.com · Jun 16
National HealthCare Corporation Acquires Five Skilled Nursing Facilities in Strategic $50,500,000 Transaction
businesswire.com · Jun 4
NHC Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings
businesswire.com · May 8
NHC Announces 4.7% Increase in Common Dividend
businesswire.com · May 7
NHC to Acquire Thirty-Five NHI Facilities
businesswire.com · Apr 21
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