National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) Stock Overview
NYSE American · Healthcare · Medical Care Facilities
✓ Sourced directly from Yahoo Finance · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · Snapshot: 6 September 2026
About National HealthCare Corporation
National HealthCare Corporation engages in the operation of services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and health hospitals. It operates through two segments: Inpatient and Homecare and Hospice Services. The company's…
Source: Yahoo Finance
Sector & Industry
National HealthCare Corporation operates in the Healthcare sector, within the Medical Care Facilities industry group. It is listed on the NYSE American exchange.
National HealthCare Corporation at a Glance
| Company | National HealthCare Corporation |
| Ticker | NHC |
| Exchange | NYSE American |
| Currency | USD |
| Price | $218.64 |
| Market cap | $3.42B |
| P/E ratio (trailing) | 24.57 |
| EPS (trailing) | $8.90 |
| 52-week high | $239.29 |
| 52-week low | $112.40 |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% |
| Ex-dividend date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Beta | 0.63 |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 13.27% |
| Debt-to-equity | 2.78% |
| Average volume | 129,858 |
| Shares outstanding | 15.66M |
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Industry | Medical Care Facilities |
| Employees | 15,278 |
| Country | United States |
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- What is National HealthCare Corporation's current P/E ratio?
- National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has a trailing P/E ratio of 24.57 as of our 6 September 2026 data snapshot. Learn what the P/E ratio means →
- What is National HealthCare Corporation's market capitalisation?
- National HealthCare Corporation's market cap is $3.42B based on our latest snapshot. See how it ranks by market cap →
- What is NHC's 52-week range?
- Over the past 52 weeks, NHC has traded between $112.40 and $239.29. What does the 52-week range mean? →
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- National HealthCare Corporation has a beta of 0.63, meaning it has historically moved less than the broader market. What does beta measure? →
- Does National HealthCare Corporation pay a dividend?
- National HealthCare Corporation's trailing annual dividend yield is 1.23%. Compare with other high-yield stocks →
- What exchange is NHC listed on?
- NHC is listed on the NYSE American. Browse all NYSE American-listed stocks →
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