National Research (NRC) furnishes press release on Q4 and full-year 2025 results

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National Research Corporation filed a current report to furnish a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this report.

The company states that the information under the results and exhibits sections is being furnished, not filed, under securities laws. It also notes that the materials may include forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties described in its press releases and SEC filings.

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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 3, 2026

National Research Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-35929	47-0634000
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1245 Q Street, Lincoln, Nebraska	68508
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(402) 475-2525

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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:

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
$.001 Par Value Common Stock	NRC	The NASDAQ Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 2.02	Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
	On February 3, 2026, National Research Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits.
	(d)	Exhibits.
	EXHIBIT NUMBER	EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
	99.1	National Research Corporation press release announcing its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.
	104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
	The information contained in Items 2.02 and 9.01 of this report and the exhibits hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
	The information in Items 2.02 and 9.01 of this report and the exhibits hereto may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by forward-looking statements. Please refer to the paragraph at the end of the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.

SIGNATURE

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.

	NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
Date: February 3, 2026	By:	/s/ Shane Harrison
		Shane Harrison
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did National Research Corporation (NRC) disclose in this 8-K filing?

National Research Corporation reported that it issued a press release announcing financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in the current report.

Which period’s results did NRC’s February 3, 2026 press release cover?

The press release furnished by National Research Corporation covers its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2025. These results are described in Exhibit 99.1, which accompanies the current report on Form 8-K.

Is the NRC earnings press release considered filed for securities law purposes?

The company states that the information in the results and exhibits sections, including the press release, is furnished and not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. It is not incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings unless expressly referenced.

What exhibits did National Research Corporation include with this 8-K?

National Research Corporation attached two exhibits: Exhibit 99.1, its press release announcing financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

Does the NRC 8-K mention forward-looking statements in its materials?

Yes. The company notes that the information in the results and exhibits sections may contain forward-looking statements within federal securities laws. These statements rely on management’s current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties described in company disclosures.

Who signed the National Research Corporation 8-K report?

The current report was signed on behalf of National Research Corporation by Shane Harrison, who is identified as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The signature block confirms he signed the report as a duly authorized officer of the registrant.