Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for National HealthCare (NHC)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN: NHC):

• 5/18/2026 – National HealthCare was upgraded by Royal Bank Of Canada to “hold”.
• 5/18/2026 – National HealthCare was upgraded by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. to “strong-buy”.
• 5/18/2026 – National HealthCare was upgraded by BMO Capital Markets to “hold”.
• 5/18/2026 – National HealthCare was upgraded by Robert W. Baird to “strong-buy”.

National HealthCare Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be issued a dividend of $0.67 per share. This is an increase from National HealthCare’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.64. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. National HealthCare’s dividend payout ratio is 59.12%.

Insider Activity

In other National HealthCare news, Director Lisa Piercey acquired 949 shares of National HealthCare stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $184.26 per share, for a total transaction of $174,862.74. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 949 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $174,862.74. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 13.92% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC) is a healthcare services company specializing in long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation. The company operates skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and outpatient therapy clinics. Through its subsidiary, National HealthCare Partners, NHC provides contract rehabilitation services, pharmacy management and clinical consulting to a broad network of senior living and healthcare providers.

Headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, National HealthCare Corporation has built a regional footprint across the southeastern and south-central United States.