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NHC — National HealthCare Corporation

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

NHC pays a 1.16% distribution rate. Its Distribution Safety Score™ is 50 (Caution). Distributions grew 5.7% over the past year. Its deepest 1-year drawdown was 10.1%.

National HealthCare Corporation operates skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living communities, homecare and hospice agencies, behavioral health services, and managed care insurance solutions, primarily serving elderly and post-acute care populations. The company offers a modest current distribution rate and does not pay distributions on a regular frequency typical of income-focused securities. This business appeals primarily to investors seeking exposure to the healthcare services and senior care sectors rather than those focused on regular income generation.

NHC key facts

Distribution Safety Score™
50 · Caution
Asset type
Stock
Asset class
Equity
Inception date
11/06/1984
Distribution rate
1.16%
Trailing yield
0.30%
5-year average yield
2.69
Last close
$223.59
Market cap
$3,501,731,328
Average volume
178300.0
Last dividend
$0.6700
Ex-dividend date
09/30/2026
Payment date
10/30/2026
Beta
0.641
Payout ratio
0.326
P/E ratio
25.1225
Forward P/E
9.8912
EPS
$8.90