National HealthCare Corporation

National HealthCare Corporation

NHCยทAMEX

$186.44

+3.9%
HealthcareMedical - Care Facilities

National HealthCare Corporation operates, manages, and provides services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and a behavioral health hospital. Its skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, and housekeeping and laundry services, as well as medical services prescribed by physicians; and rehabilitative services, such as physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. The company's medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-cute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living centers offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. It also offers behavioral health services to both adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. In addition, it provides health care programs that offer skilled services, such as infusion, wound care and physical, occupational, and speech therapies; hospice care services; operates pharmacies; offers management, accounting, financial, and insurance services; and leases its properties to third party operators. As of February 18, 2022, the company operated 75 skilled nursing facilities with 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, five independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. National HealthCare Corporation was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$2.91B
EPS7.7600
P/E Ratio24.03
Earnings Date08/06/2026
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National HealthCare Corporation Street Expectations Map

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No Target Data

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National HealthCare Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.51B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
633.03M
FY 2010
Estimate Range
506.42M - 759.63M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread40%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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National HealthCare Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
120.02M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
45.18M
FY 2010
Estimate Range
36.15M - 54.22M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread40%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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National HealthCare Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
7.76
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.14
FY 2010
Estimate Range
$1.72 - $2.56
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread39%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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National HealthCare Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
168.80M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
49.49M
FY 2010
Estimate Range
39.59M - 59.38M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread40%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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National HealthCare Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
213.72M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
93.21M
FY 2010
Estimate Range
74.57M - 111.85M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread40%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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National HealthCare Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
0.00
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
28.50M
FY 2010
Estimate Range
22.80M - 34.21M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread40%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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National HealthCare Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $175K and sold $4.07M worth of NHC shares, resulting in $3.90M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

949

174.86K

Sold

9.4K

1.83M

Net Activity

-1.7M

-$1.65M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.5K

342.14K

Net Activity

-342K

-$342K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

14.0K

1.90M

Net Activity

-1.9M

-$1.90M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
PL

Piercey Lisa

Director

949 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$175K

Top Sellers

1
HEE

Hassan Emil E

Director

13.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$1.77M

2
LRFJ

Laroche Richard F Jr

Director

7.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$1.46M

3
STJ

Shelly Timothy J.

Officer: Sr.Vp Operations

4.3K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$708K

4
FSF

Flatt Stephen Fowler

Director, Officer: Ceo

1.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$130K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $3.90M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.04:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$1.65M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

4 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.