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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
206.14  -6.02 (-2.84%)    10-30 16:00
Open: 213.19
High: 214.4
Volume: 135,868
  
Pre. Close: 212.16
Low: 204.58
Market Cap: 3,228(M)
Technical analysis
2026-10-30 4:37:46 PM
Short term     
Mid term     
Targets 6-month :  270.43 1-year :  289.89
Resists First :  231.53 Second :  248.19
Pivot price 230.1
Supports First :  204.58 Second :  170.21
MAs MA(5) :  213.11 MA(20) :  229.18
MA(100) :  219.98 MA(250) :  180.81
MACD MACD :  -3.3 Signal :  0.6
%K %D K(14,3) :  4.2 D(3) :  4.9
RSI RSI(14): 35.1
52-week High :  248.19 Low :  116.4
Price, MAs and Bollinger Bands

Price has closed below its short-term moving average. Short-term moving average is currently below mid-term; and below long-term moving average. From the relationship between price and moving averages: This stock is BEARISH in short-term; and NEUTRAL in mid-long term.
[ NHC ] has closed above bottom band by 5.0%. Bollinger Bands are 134.8% wider than normal. The large width of the bands suggest high volatility as compared to its normal range. The bands have been in this wide range for 8 days. This is a sign that the current trend might continue.

Stock Price Prediction
If tomorrow: Open lower Open higher
High: 215.01 - 216.2 216.2 - 217.17
Low: 200.97 - 202.62 202.62 - 203.97
Close: 203.71 - 206.16 206.16 - 208.15
Company Description

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, involved in the operation, management, and service provision for a wide array of elder care and health facilities. Its diverse portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living residences, homecare and hospice agencies, and a specialized behavioral health hospital. Within its skilled nursing environments, NHC offers extensive therapeutic and medical care. Patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic injuries, neurological ailments, or other illnesses and disabilities benefit from licensed physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapies. These facilities also provide essential services like nutritional guidance, social support, recreational activities, and daily necessities such as housekeeping and laundry, all complemented by physician-prescribed medical treatments. Distinctive medical specialty units further enhance care, featuring memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar disorders, alongside sub-acute nursing units. NHC's assisted living centers are designed to offer personal support, helping residents with everyday tasks including dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. The company also addresses mental well-being through behavioral health services for both adults and geriatric patients, treating psychiatric, emotional, and addictive conditions. Beyond direct facility care, NHC delivers additional healthcare programs, incorporating skilled services like infusion, wound care, and advanced physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Its offerings extend to hospice care, the operation of pharmacies, and a suite of corporate services encompassing management, accounting, financial, and insurance solutions. Furthermore, NHC engages in leasing its properties to third-party operators. As of February 18, 2022, NHC's operational footprint was substantial, comprising 75 skilled nursing facilities with a capacity of 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, 5 independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. Founded in 1971, National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Headline News

Wed, 28 Oct 2026
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) Stock Forecasts - Yahoo Finance

Tue, 27 Oct 2026
National HealthCare Drops 5.2% Amid Sector-Wide Selling - AlphaStreet

Fri, 23 Oct 2026
5,102 National HealthCare Corporation $NHC Shares Sold by Vest Financial LLC - MarketBeat

Wed, 21 Oct 2026
National Healthcare Corp (NHC) Shares Fall 5.0% -- What GF Score of 63 Tells Investors - GuruFocus

Tue, 20 Oct 2026
National Healthcare Corp (NHC) Shares Surge 3.6% -- What GF Scor - GuruFocus

Tue, 06 Oct 2026
National HealthCare: Improving Business Metrics Drive Future Operating Leverage (NYSE:NHC) - Seeking Alpha

Financial Analysis
Price to Book Value:
P/BV, a ratio used to compare book value to its current market price, to gauge whether a stock is valued properly.
Underperform
Price to Earnings:
PE, the ratio for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its earnings per share (EPS).
Underperform
Discounted cash flow:
DCF, a valuation method used to estimate the value of an investment based on its expected future cash flows.
Neutral
Return on Assets:
ROA, indicates how profitable a company is in relation to its total assets, how efficiently uses assets to generate a profit.
Outperform
Return on Equity:
ROE, a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by equity. a gauge of profitability and efficiency.
Outperform
Debt to Equity:
evaluate financial leverage, reflects the ability of equity to cover outstanding debts in the event of a business downturn.
Outperform
Stock Basics & Statistics
Exchange:
AMEX
Sector:
Healthcare
Industry:
Medical - Care Facilities
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