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National HealthCare raises quarterly dividend 4.7%

National HealthCare Corporation declared a higher quarterly cash dividend, signaling a modest boost in shareholder returns.

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National HealthCare Corporation declared a higher quarterly cash dividend, signaling a modest boost in shareholder returns. The company will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per common share to shareholders of record on June 30, 2026, with payment on July 31, 2026. This dividend represents a 4.7% increase over the prior quarter’s regular common dividend, indicating steady, incremental growth in its cash distributions.

As of May 1, 2026, NHC affiliates operate 80 skilled nursing facilities with 10,323 beds, along with assisted and independent living communities, behavioral health hospitals, homecare and hospice agencies, and related services such as pharmacy and rehabilitation. The company also highlights typical healthcare industry risks and includes standard forward-looking statement cautions.

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NHC lifts its quarterly dividend 4.7%, reinforcing a slow, steady income profile.

National HealthCare Corporation increased its quarterly common dividend to $0.67 per share, a 4.7% raise from the prior quarter. The payment is scheduled for shareholders of record on June 30, 2026, with cash distributed on July 31, 2026.

The move suggests confidence in ongoing cash generation without signaling aggressive expansion. NHC’s footprint as of May 1, 2026 includes 80 skilled nursing facilities, 26 assisted living communities, nine independent living communities, and multiple homecare and hospice agencies, providing diversified long-term care revenue streams.

The press release also reiterates typical healthcare risks, such as regulatory changes and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement levels, within its forward-looking statements disclaimer. Future company filings will show whether dividend growth continues at a similar pace or adjusts alongside operating conditions and reimbursement trends.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly dividend per share $0.67 per common share Declared May 7, 2026; record June 30, 2026; payable July 31, 2026
Dividend increase 4.7% Increase over last quarter’s regular common dividend
Skilled nursing facilities 80 facilities with 10,323 beds Operated by NHC affiliates as of May 1, 2026
Assisted living communities 26 communities with 1,413 units Operated by NHC affiliates as of May 1, 2026
Independent living communities 9 communities with 777 units Operated by NHC affiliates as of May 1, 2026
Homecare agencies 34 agencies Operated by NHC affiliates as of May 1, 2026
Hospice agencies 33 agencies Operated by NHC affiliates as of May 1, 2026
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Medicare and Medicaid payment levels regulatory
"changes in Medicare and Medicaid payment levels and methodologies and the application of such methodologies"
skilled nursing facilities financial
"NHC affiliates operate for themselves and third parties 80 skilled nursing facilities with 10,323 beds."
Skilled nursing facilities are medical care centers that provide around‑the‑clock nursing, therapy, and medical monitoring for people who need more care than home or assisted living can offer, similar to a hospital ward for longer stays. Investors watch them because their revenue depends on how full they are, the rates paid by insurers and government programs, and costs of staffing and compliance, all of which drive profitability and risk.
assisted living communities financial
"NHC affiliates also operate 26 assisted living communities with 1,413 units"
behavioral health hospitals financial
"nine independent living communities with 777 units, three behavioral health hospitals, 34 homecare agencies"
post-acute operators financial
"providing management and accounting services to third party post-acute operators."

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What dividend did NHC (NHC) declare on May 7, 2026?
NHC declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.67 per common share. Shareholders of record on June 30, 2026 will receive payment on July 31, 2026, reflecting the company’s continued return of cash to shareholders.

How much did NHC (NHC) increase its quarterly dividend?
NHC increased its quarterly common dividend by 4.7% compared to the previous quarter’s regular dividend. This incremental raise indicates a measured approach to growing shareholder payouts while managing the needs of its long-term healthcare operations.

When are the record date and payment date for NHC’s new dividend?
The record date for NHC’s $0.67 quarterly dividend is June 30, 2026, and the payment date is July 31, 2026. Investors listed as shareholders of record on June 30, 2026 will be eligible for the dividend.

What types of facilities does NHC (NHC) operate as of May 1, 2026?
As of May 1, 2026, NHC affiliates operate 80 skilled nursing facilities with 10,323 beds, 26 assisted living communities, nine independent living communities, three behavioral health hospitals, plus homecare, hospice, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and management services operations.

What key risks does NHC highlight in its forward-looking statements?
NHC cites risks including patient care liabilities, insurance availability, economic conditions affecting labor and materials, regulatory changes in healthcare, and Medicare and Medicaid payment methodologies, as detailed in its periodic SEC reports such as Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K.

Where can investors find more information about NHC (NHC)?
Investors can learn more about NHC through its SEC filings, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K, and by visiting the company’s website at www.nhccare.com, which provides additional details on facilities, services, and corporate information.

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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): May 7, 2026 (May 7, 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)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2 (b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
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 ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial standards pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
 
 
 
ITEM 8.01.         OTHER EVENTS.
 
NHC issued a press release on May 7, 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 May 7, 2026, by National HealthCare Corporation announcing quarterly common dividend.
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
 
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:         May 7, 2026
 
 
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
  
       
 
By:/s/
Brian F. Kidd 
  
 
Name:
Brian F. Kidd
  
 
Title:
Senior VP/Chief
  
   
Financial Officer
  
 
 
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

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For release: May 7, 2026

Contact: Brian F. Kidd, SVP/CFO

Phone: (615) 890-2020                                                      

 

 

 

 

NHC Announces 4.7% Increase in 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 67 cents per common share to shareholders of record on June 30, 2026 and payable on July 31, 2026. This represents a 4.7% increase over last quarter’s regular common dividend.

 

 

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 May 1, 2026, NHC affiliates operate for themselves and third parties 80 skilled nursing facilities with 10,323 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.

 

 

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