NHC — National HealthCare Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | NHC | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% | 1.67% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 3.99% | 6.20% |
| Payout Ratio | 33.3% | 32.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | +88.8% | 4.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
4.55%
3-Year Growth
3.83%
5-Year Growth
3.99%
10-Year Growth
2.69%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Sep 30, 2026
Last Payment
Oct 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $0.6700 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.6700 | +4.69% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.6400 | 0.00% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.6400 | 0.00% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.6400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.6400 | +4.92% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.6100 | 0.00% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.6100 | 0.00% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.6100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.6100 | +3.39% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.5900 | 0.00% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.5900 | 0.00% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.5900 | 0.00% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.5900 | +3.51% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.5700 | +3.64% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.5500 | +5.77% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
33.3%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
24.5%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $2.31 | $52.89M |
| Q1 2025 | $2.09 | $33.12M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.53 | $52.62M |
| Q3 2025 | $2.53 | $56.49M |
Peer Comparison
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 3, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.