What is NHC's market cap?

$3.25B, based on the Nov 5 close of $207.62.

What is NHC's P/E ratio?

23.2× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $140.26M.

Does National Healthcare pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.67 per share (ex-date Sep 30), an annualised yield of 1.29%.

How much of NHC is sold short?

755.0K shares, 6.1% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is NHC in?

Healthcare, in the Skilled Nursing Facilities industry.

NYSE American · NHCHealthcareSkilled Nursing Facilities

National Healthcare Corp. (NHC)

$207.62−2.25%

Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 4, 2026$212.40▲ 73.91% in range

Nov 4, 2025Low $122.13 · High $247.94Nov 4, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 5, 2026

National Healthcare closed at $207.62 on Nov 5, down 2.25%, 16.3% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 121.0K shares was 0.85× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -6.1% over one month, +21.1% over six months, +70.0% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $408.02M, up 8.8% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 9.9%.

Short interest was 755.0K shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 7.6% from the prior report (6.1% of float, 8.9 days to cover).

Market cap$3.25B15.7M shares

Revenue · quarter$408.0M+8.8% YoY

Diluted EPS$2.54+67.1% YoY

P/E · TTM23.2×P/S 2.1×

Net margin9.9%Gross 100.0%

Dividend yield1.29%$0.67 last paid

52-week range122.13 – 247.94−16.3% from high

Volume121.0K0.85× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d33.6%Annualised

Short % of float6.1%8.9 days to cover

Net cash$210.2MCash $210.2M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W −2.1%1M −6.1%3M −3.7%6M +21.1%YTD +51.4%1Y +70.0%3Y +208.2%5Y +203.8%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Skilled Nursing Facilities

Percentile among 3 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum—

Revenue growth—

Net margin—

Value (low P/E)—

Size—

Industry medians: 6-month return +21.1%, revenue growth +11.5%, net margin 7.0%, P/E 26.7×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short755.0K−7.6% vs prior

Days to cover8.9Settled Oct 15

% of float6.1%

Short vol. 10d71.4%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
NHCNational Healthcare	$207.62	−2.25%	+21.1%	+8.8%	9.9%	23.2	$3.25B
PACSPACS Group	$50.20	−0.12%	+49.3%	+11.5%	4.1%	28.7	$7.97B	Compare
ENSGThe Ensign Group	$182.39	−3.14%	+4.6%	+14.5%	7.0%	26.7	$10.64B	Compare

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Quick answers

What does National Healthcare do?: National Healthcare Corp provides long-term care facilities. Its principal business includes operating skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, and home care programs.
What is NHC's market cap?: $3.25B, based on the Nov 5 close of $207.62.
What is NHC's P/E ratio?: 23.2× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $140.26M.
Does National Healthcare pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.67 per share (ex-date Sep 30), an annualised yield of 1.29%.
How much of NHC is sold short?: 755.0K shares, 6.1% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is NHC in?: Healthcare, in the Skilled Nursing Facilities industry.

About National Healthcare

National Healthcare Corp provides long-term care facilities. Its principal business includes operating skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, and home care programs. The company's activities include providing sub-acute and post-acute skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, rehabilitative care, memory and Alzheimer's care, senior living services, and home health care services. In addition, the company also provides management services, accounting, and financial services, as well as insurance services to third-party operators of healthcare facilities. Its reportable segments include Inpatient services and Home care and hospice services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Inpatient services segment.

HQ: Murfreesboro, TN15,278 employeesListed Jan 20, 1987nhccare.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology