NHC Dividend History, Dates & Yield

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National HealthCare Corporation · Healthcare

Current Price
$170.68
Dividend Yield
1.50%
Annual Dividend
$2.56
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
32.50%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
C+
Yield
C
Growth
B
Safety
B
Consistency
A+
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
32.50%
FCF Payout Ratio
24.00%
5Y Growth Rate
3.99%
1Y Growth Rate
4.55%
Consecutive Increases
9 years
Consecutive Payments
23 years

Payment History

20 payments (of 131 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Mar 31, 2026$0.6400
Dec 31, 2025$0.6400
Sep 30, 2025$0.6400
Jun 30, 2025$0.6400
Mar 28, 2025$0.6100
Dec 30, 2024$0.6100
Sep 30, 2024$0.6100
Jun 28, 2024$0.6100
Mar 27, 2024$0.5900
Dec 28, 2023$0.5900
Sep 28, 2023$0.5900
Jun 29, 2023$0.5900
Mar 30, 2023$0.5700
Dec 29, 2022$0.5700
Sep 29, 2022$0.5700
Jun 29, 2022$0.5700
Mar 30, 2022$0.5500
Dec 30, 2021$0.5500
Sep 29, 2021$0.5200
Jun 29, 2021$0.5200

5-Year Yield Range

Where NHC's yield sits today
Avg 2.70%High 3.80%Low 1.85%Current 1.50%
1.85%3.80%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does National HealthCare Corporation pay dividends?

Yes, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) pays a quarterly dividend of $2.56 per share annually, yielding 1.50%.

How much does NHC pay in dividends per year?

NHC pays $2.56 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is NHC's dividend safe?

NHC has a payout ratio of 32.5% and has paid dividends for 23 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is B.

What is NHC's dividend growth rate?

NHC has grown its dividend at 3.99% annually over the past 5 years.

Has NHC ever cut its dividend?

Yes, NHC's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2016.

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