NHC (NYSE: NHC) sets $0.64 quarterly dividend, dates in 2026

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National HealthCare Corporation announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.64 per common share. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record on March 31, 2026, with payment scheduled for April 30, 2026, reinforcing its ongoing cash return to shareholders.

As of February 1, 2026, NHC affiliates operate 80 skilled nursing facilities with 10,329 beds, 26 assisted living communities with 1,413 units, and nine independent living communities with 777 units, along with behavioral health hospitals, homecare, hospice, pharmacy, and rehabilitation services.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 13, 2026 (February 13, 2026)

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-13489 (Commission File Number)	52-2057472 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 E. Vine Street Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Address of Principal Executive Offices)		37130 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 890-2020

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value	NHC	NYSE American

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1988 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Emerging growth company ☐

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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.

NHC issued a press release on February 13, 2026, announcing its quarterly common dividend. The entire press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Copy of press release issued on February 13, 2026, by National HealthCare Corporation announcing quarterly common dividend.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:         February 13, 2026

	NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
	By:/s/	Brian F. Kidd
	Name:	Brian F. Kidd
	Title:	Senior VP/Chief
		Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

For release: February 13, 2026

Contact: Brian F. Kidd, SVP/CFO

Phone: (615) 890-2020                                                  

NHC Announces Common Dividend

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation’s oldest publicly traded long-term health care company, announced today that it will pay a quarterly dividend of 64 cents per common share to shareholders of record on March 31, 2026 and payable on April 30, 2026.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. NHC cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made involve risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. The risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in reports filed by NHC with the S.E.C., including Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, and include, among others, the following: liabilities and other claims asserted against us and patient care liabilities, as well as the resolution of current litigation; availability of insurance and assets for indemnification; national and local economic conditions; including their effect on the availability and cost of labor, utilities and materials; the effect of government regulations and changes in regulations governing the healthcare industry, including our compliance with such regulations; changes in Medicare and Medicaid payment levels and methodologies and the application of such methodologies by the government and its fiscal intermediaries, the ability of third parties for whom we have guaranteed debt to refinance certain short term debt obligations; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in the S.E.C. filings. The risks included here are not exhaustive. All forward-looking statements represent NHC’s best judgment as of the date of this release.

About NHC

As of February 1, 2026, NHC affiliates operate for themselves and third parties 80 skilled nursing facilities with 10,329 beds. NHC affiliates also operate 26 assisted living communities with 1,413 units, nine independent living communities with 777 units, three behavioral health hospitals, 34 homecare agencies, and 33 hospice agencies. NHC’s other services include Alzheimer’s and memory care units, pharmacy services, a rehabilitation services company, and providing management and accounting services to third party post-acute operators. Other information about the company can be found on our web site at www.nhccare.com.

FAQ

What dividend did National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) declare?

National HealthCare Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.64 per common share. This dividend reflects ongoing cash distributions to shareholders and is part of the company’s regular capital return practices as disclosed in its February 13, 2026 announcement.

What are the record and payment dates for NHC’s $0.64 dividend?

The record date for NHC’s $0.64 quarterly dividend is March 31, 2026, and it will be payable on April 30, 2026. Shareholders listed on the company’s register at the record date will be eligible to receive this cash dividend.

What types of healthcare facilities does NHC operate as of February 2026?

As of February 1, 2026, NHC affiliates operate 80 skilled nursing facilities with 10,329 beds, 26 assisted living communities with 1,413 units, and nine independent living communities with 777 units, plus behavioral health hospitals, homecare agencies, and hospice agencies.

On which exchange is National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) listed?

National HealthCare Corporation’s common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the trading symbol NHC. The announced $0.64 per share quarterly dividend applies to its common stock listed on this U.S. securities exchange.

Who can investors contact at NHC for information about the dividend?

The company lists Brian F. Kidd, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as the contact. He can be reached at (615) 890-2020, as provided in the February 13, 2026 announcement regarding the $0.64 per share quarterly dividend.

Does NHC’s dividend announcement include any forward-looking statements?

Yes. The company notes that statements not based on historical facts are forward-looking statements and involve risks and uncertainties. It references factors such as litigation, economic conditions, regulation, and Medicare and Medicaid payment levels, as detailed in its periodic SEC reports.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

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