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National Health Investors (NHI)

$71.62+4.14%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Oct 30, 2026$67.04▼ 10.28% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $63.96 · High $91.02Oct 30, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

National Health Investors closed at $71.62 on Nov 4, up 4.14%, 21.3% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 117.2K shares was 0.45× its 20-day average (below normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +9.3% over one month, -3.1% over six months, -4.1% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $121.32M, up 33.8% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 45.8%.

Short interest was 2.2M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 6.8% from the prior report (4.7% of float, 6.6 days to cover).

Market cap$3.52B49.1M shares
Revenue · quarter$121.3M+33.8% YoY
Diluted EPS$1.15+45.6% YoY
P/E · TTM21.1×P/S 8.4×
Net margin45.8%Gross 100.0%
Dividend yield5.25%$0.94 last paid
52-week range63.96 – 91.02−21.3% from high
Volume117.2K0.45× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d21.2%Annualised
Short % of float4.7%6.6 days to cover
Net cash-$1.24BCash $30.4M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +9.0%1M +9.3%3M −5.0%6M −3.1%YTD −6.2%1Y −4.1%3Y +44.4%5Y +25.4%

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Rank within REITs

Percentile among 179 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum60
Revenue growth93
Net margin86
Value (low P/E)65
Size59

Industry medians: 6-month return −6.6%, revenue growth +4.1%, net margin 10.7%, P/E 25.1×.

Short interest

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Shares short2.2M−6.8% vs prior
Days to cover6.6Settled Oct 15
% of float4.7%
Short vol. 10d63.7%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in REITs

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
NHINational Health Investors$71.62+4.14%−3.1%+33.8%45.8%21.1$3.52B
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IRTIndependence Realty Trust$15.34+3.54%−6.6%+3.2%2.0%83.1$3.61BCompare
BNLBroadstone Net Lease$17.57−2.31%−11.6%+6.7%22.3%23.1$3.37BCompare
CDPCOPT Defense Properties$33.01−0.06%+4.0%+3.9%23.4%22.9$3.74BCompare
SLGSL Green Realty$53.74+8.85%+20.2%+16.5%−10.9%—$3.81BCompare
CXWCoreCivic$30.57−1.29%+44.4%+27.3%5.4%23.6$3.02BCompare
DRHDiamondrock Hospitality$14.56+0.28%+36.5%+4.1%28.4%20.0$2.98BCompare
COLDAmericold Realty Trust$15.09+3.61%+18.8%+1.9%−51.7%—$4.31BCompare

Quick answers

What does National Health Investors do?
National Health Investors Inc is a self-managed REIT that owns, leases, operates, and finances the development of senior housing communities and medical facilities. It operates through two segments: Real Estate Investments and Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP).
What is NHI's market cap?
$3.52B, based on the Nov 4 close of $71.62.
What is NHI's P/E ratio?
21.1× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $166.53M.
Does National Health Investors pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.94 per share (ex-date Sep 30), an annualised yield of 5.25%.
How much of NHI is sold short?
2.2M shares, 4.7% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is NHI in?
Real Estate, in the REITs industry.

About National Health Investors

National Health Investors Inc is a self-managed REIT that owns, leases, operates, and finances the development of senior housing communities and medical facilities. It operates through two segments: Real Estate Investments and Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP). The Real Estate Investments segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes real estate leases, mortgages, and other notes receivable related to independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, entrance fee communities, senior living campuses, skilled nursing facilities, and a hospital. The SHOP segment consists of ventures that own and operate independent living facilities. The company's revenues are derived from rental income, interest and other income, and resident fees and services.

HQ: Murfreesboro, TN32 employeesListed Oct 17, 1991nhireit.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