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National HealthCare Corporation reports recurring developments in senior health care operations, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living communities, behavioral health hospitals, homecare agencies and hospice agencies. NHC also provides Alzheimer’s and memory care, pharmacy services, rehabilitation services, and management and accounting services for third-party post-acute operators.
Company news commonly covers operating revenue, GAAP and adjusted earnings, same-facility performance, dividend declarations, facility mix and the integration of acquired White Oak operations. Updates also address capital-structure and governance matters tied to NHC’s common stock on the NYSE American.
National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC) reported net operating revenues of $408.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 8.8% from $374.9 million a year earlier, primarily due to the June 1, 2026 acquisition of five skilled nursing facilities with 639 licensed beds in Tennessee and South Carolina.
GAAP net income attributable to NHC was $40.3 million versus $23.7 million, with GAAP diluted EPS of $2.54 versus $1.52. Adjusted net income was $27.6 million, a 7.2% increase, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.74 versus $1.65. For the first six months of 2026, net operating revenues reached $789.8 million, and GAAP diluted EPS was $4.82. At June 30, 2026, NHC reported no current or long‑term debt, NHC stockholders’ equity of $1.12 billion, and dividends declared of $0.67 per share for the quarter, compared to $0.64 a year earlier.
National HealthCare (NYSE American: NHC) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.67 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026, providing scheduled cash returns to holders of NHC common shares.
National Healthcare (NYSE American:NHC) completed acquisition of the real estate for 32 skilled nursing and 3 independent living facilities from National Health Investors (NHI) for $560 million. NHC had leased and operated these locations since 1991 and now expects ownership to be accretive to earnings and cash flow.
The properties span Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. NHC will continue operating all facilities except four Florida skilled nursing centers, which remain under a third-party lease.
National HealthCare (NYSE American:NHC) completed a $50,500,000 acquisition of five high-performing skilled nursing facilities previously operated under management agreements since 1988. NHC now owns both operations and real estate for these assets.
The portfolio totals 566 beds across Tennessee and South Carolina, operates at 94% occupancy, and includes four 5-Star and one 4-Star CMS-rated facilities. NHC expects the deal to be immediately accretive to cash flow and earnings.
National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American:NHC) reported first quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Net operating revenues were $381,821,000, up 2.2% year-over-year. GAAP net income was $35,857,000 and adjusted net income was $30,089,000, up 21.1% versus the prior year.
GAAP diluted EPS was $2.27 and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.91 for Q1 2026.
National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC) declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.67 per share, payable July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record June 30, 2026. This dividend is 4.7% higher than last quarter's regular common dividend.
Blueprint served as transaction advisor to National Health Investors (NHI) in NHI's planned $560 million sale of a 35-property healthcare portfolio to National HealthCare Corporation (NHC). The portfolio includes 32 skilled nursing facilities and three independent living communities operated by NHC under a long-term master lease. The sale, intended to support NHI's shift toward private-pay seniors housing and increase financial flexibility, is expected to close on July 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Blueprint cites a cumulative transaction track record of $18.6 billion in volume.
National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC) agreed to acquire the real estate of 35 facilities from National Health Investors for $560 million, comprising 32 skilled nursing and 3 independent living sites across seven states.
The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary conditions including the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period; NHC will continue operating nearly all locations, with four Florida skilled nursing facilities remaining under third-party leases after closing.
National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC) reported 2025 net operating revenues of $1,517,781,000, up 16.1% from 2024, driven by an 8.4% same-facility revenue gain and the Aug. 1, 2024 acquisition of White Oak Manor (22 operations).
GAAP net income attributable to NHC was $120,015,000 for 2025; adjusted net income was $104,067,000, a 35.4% increase versus 2024. GAAP diluted EPS was $7.67 for 2025; adjusted diluted EPS was $6.65.
National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC) will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.64 per common share to shareholders of record on March 31, 2026, with payment scheduled for April 30, 2026.
This continues NHC's practice of regular cash distributions to common shareholders.