National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE:NHI – Get Free Report) has earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the seven analysts that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, four have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $85.5714.
A number of analysts have weighed in on NHI shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft downgraded shares of National Health Investors from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $85.00 price target for the company. in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. KeyCorp upped their price objective on shares of National Health Investors from $80.00 to $88.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of National Health Investors in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald set a $85.00 price target on National Health Investors in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on National Health Investors from $80.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th.
National Health Investors Stock Performance
National Health Investors (NYSE:NHI – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.32 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.24 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $83.36 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $85.66 million. National Health Investors had a return on equity of 10.17% and a net margin of 41.38%.The company’s quarterly revenue was down 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.03 earnings per share. National Health Investors has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.880-4.91 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that National Health Investors will post 4.41 earnings per share for the current year.
National Health Investors Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 30th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 31st will be given a $0.92 dividend. This represents a $3.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 31st. National Health Investors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 116.09%.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On National Health Investors
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of National Health Investors by 28.7% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,546 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $114,000 after acquiring an additional 345 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its position in National Health Investors by 9.6% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 249,937 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $18,460,000 after purchasing an additional 21,851 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC lifted its stake in National Health Investors by 1,728.4% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 69,697 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $5,148,000 after purchasing an additional 65,885 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in National Health Investors by 11.0% during the second quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 4,009 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $284,000 after purchasing an additional 398 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio grew its stake in shares of National Health Investors by 4.1% in the 2nd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 66,931 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $4,693,000 after purchasing an additional 2,656 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 62.51% of the company’s stock.
National Health Investors Company Profile
National Health Investors, Inc (NYSE: NHI) is a specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning and financing high-quality healthcare and senior housing facilities in the United States. The company’s portfolio encompasses a diverse range of properties, including skilled nursing centers, assisted living and memory care communities, behavioral health facilities, dialysis clinics, and medical office buildings. NHI typically enters into long-term net-lease agreements with experienced healthcare operators, providing stable and predictable rental income streams while enabling its tenants to concentrate on delivering quality care.
Since its founding in 1991 and initial public offering later that year, National Health Investors has pursued a disciplined growth strategy centered on strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, and selective development.
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