NHC.US
National HealthCare Corporation
Price history
Key metrics
National HealthCare Corporation has paid a dividend for 22 consecutive years and currently yields 1.19%, below its five year average. Its payout ratio is 43%. Dividend Health rates it Very safe at 90 out of 99, with high confidence.
Data as of 29 Aug 2026
Next dividend
Per share
$0.67
Frequency
Quarterly
Declared
6 Aug 2026
Ex-date
30 Sept 2026
in 32 days
Pay date
30 Oct 2026
in 62 days
Dividend health
Confidence High · Defensive profile · as of 29 Aug 2026
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 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. It provides medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-acute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living facilities offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. Its independent living facilities offers specially designed residential units for the active and ambulatory elderly and provide various ancillary services for residents, including restaurants, activity rooms and social areas; and behavioral health services to both adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. In addition, the company homecare agencies assist those who wish to stay at home or in assisted living residences but still require some degree of medical care or assistance with daily activities; hospice agencies that provides hospice and palliative care; and operates pharmacies, as well as managed care insurance solutions. Further, the company offers management, accounting, and financial services; and leases its properties to third party operators. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Annual dividends per share
Dividends paid in USD · based on NHC.US's fiscal years ending in December
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 272027-06-29 | $0.6700 | Estimated |
| 30 Mar 272027-03-30 | $0.6700 | Estimated |
| 30 Dec 262026-12-30 | $0.6700 | Estimated |
| 30 Sept 262026-09-30 | $0.6700 | Declared |
| 30 Jun 262026-06-30 | $0.6700 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 262026-03-31 | $0.6400 | Paid |
| 31 Dec 252025-12-31 | $0.6400 | Paid |
| 30 Sept 252025-09-30 | $0.6400 | Paid |
| 30 Jun 252025-06-30 | $0.6400 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 252025-03-28 | $0.6100 | Paid |
| 30 Dec 242024-12-30 | $0.6100 | Paid |
| 30 Sept 242024-09-30 | $0.6100 | Paid |
| 28 Jun 242024-06-28 | $0.6100 | Paid |
| 27 Mar 242024-03-27 | $0.5900 | Paid |
| 28 Dec 232023-12-28 | $0.5900 | Paid |
| 28 Sept 232023-09-28 | $0.5900 | Paid |
| 29 Jun 232023-06-29 | $0.5900 | Paid |
| 30 Mar 232023-03-30 | $0.5700 | Paid |
| 29 Dec 222022-12-29 | $0.5700 | Paid |
| 29 Sept 222022-09-29 | $0.5700 | Paid |
| 29 Jun 222022-06-29 | $0.5700 | Paid |
| 30 Mar 222022-03-30 | $0.5500 | Paid |
| 30 Dec 212021-12-30 | $0.5500 | Paid |
| 29 Sept 212021-09-29 | $0.5200 | Paid |
| 29 Jun 212021-06-29 | $0.5200 | Paid |
| 30 Mar 212021-03-30 | $0.5200 | Paid |
| 30 Dec 202020-12-30 | $0.5200 | Paid |
| 29 Sept 202020-09-29 | $0.5200 | Paid |
| 29 Jun 202020-06-29 | $0.5200 | Paid |
| 30 Mar 202020-03-30 | $0.5200 | Paid |
| 30 Dec 192019-12-30 | $0.5200 | Paid |
| 27 Sept 192019-09-27 | $0.5200 | Paid |
| 27 Jun 192019-06-27 | $0.5200 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 192019-03-28 | $0.5000 | Paid |
| 28 Dec 182018-12-28 | $0.5000 | Paid |
| 27 Sept 182018-09-27 | $0.5000 | Paid |
| 28 Jun 182018-06-28 | $0.5000 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 182018-03-28 | $0.4800 | Paid |
| 28 Dec 172017-12-28 | $0.4800 | Paid |
| 28 Sept 172017-09-28 | $0.4800 | Paid |
| 28 Jun 172017-06-28 | $0.4800 | Paid |
| 29 Mar 172017-03-29 | $0.4500 | Paid |
| 28 Dec 162016-12-28 | $0.4500 | Paid |
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