National HealthCare Corporation
S&P 500NHC/Healthcare · Medical Care Facilities/NYSE
Dividend Yield
1.27%
$2.56 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
NHC's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 32.5% earnings payout ratio & 23.3% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 32.5%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 23.3%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 19.6%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
CautionDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout National HealthCare Corporation
National HealthCare Corporation is an American healthcare services provider specializing in comprehensive senior care and long-term care services across the United States. The company operates a continuum of care including skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, independent living centers, home care agencies, hospice agencies, and behavioral health hospitals. National HealthCare Corporation also provides specialized services such as memory care, geriatric psychiatric acute care, senior care pharmacy, and rehabilitation services. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the company serves the growing needs of the elderly population and plays a significant role in supporting post-acute care infrastructure. National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in long-term care delivery, with a commitment to providing extended care services designed to maximize patient wellbeing and independence across multiple states, primarily in the southeastern United States.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.27%
Annual Dividend
$2.56
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
32.53%
FCF Payout Ratio
23.29%
52-Week Range
$93.54 - $205.90
Dividend History (2016–2025)
NHC annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
NHC earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
June 30, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 31, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
3.83%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
3.99%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
2.69%
3-Year Total Growth
11.95%
5-Year Total Growth
21.63%
10-Year Total Growth
30.41%
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