National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.64

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 7th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 30th will be paid a dividend of 0.64 per share on Friday, October 31st. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 30th.

National HealthCare Stock Performance

Shares of NHC stock traded up $4.13 during trading on Friday, hitting $126.41. 66,979 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 81,046. National HealthCare has a twelve month low of $89.14 and a twelve month high of $136.86. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $108.70 and its 200 day simple moving average is $102.53. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.84 and a beta of 0.58.

National HealthCare Company Profile

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. 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.