NHC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield
NHC has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 2.59 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Facilities
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBEA ST Ambea |
1,302 M | 1.81% | 4.58% |
| FRE XETRA Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA |
27,299 M | 2.73% | 2.62% |
| NHC NYSE MKT National HealthCare |
3,412 M | 1.71% | 4.12% |
| ATT ST Attendo (publ) |
1,601 M | 0.87% | 2.41% |
| HCA NYSE HCA Healthcare |
93,863 M | 0.68% | 1.42% |
| EHC NYSE Encompass Health |
10,983 M | 0.71% | 1.24% |
| UHS NYSE Universal Health |
9,395 M | 0.43% | 0.53% |
| ENSG NASDAQ The Ensign |
9,832 M | 0.15% | 0.29% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBEA ST Ambea |
1,302 M | 25.01% | 100.0% |
| HCA NYSE HCA Healthcare |
93,863 M | 9.21% | 100.0% |
| ENSG NASDAQ The Ensign |
9,832 M | 4.30% | 100.0% |
| NHC NYSE MKT National HealthCare |
3,412 M | 3.93% | 100.0% |
| FRE XETRA Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA |
27,299 M | 3.51% | 60.0% |
NHC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.67 | +4.7% | 0.33% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-30 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.39% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-30 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.46% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.53% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-08-01 | Quarterly | 0.64 | +4.9% | 0.59% |
| 2025-03-28 | 2025-03-28 | 2025-04-25 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 0.57% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-11-01 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-08-01 | Quarterly | 0.61 | +3.4% | 0.56% |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-29 | 2024-05-01 | Quarterly | 0.59 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-02-01 | Quarterly | 0.59 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-11-01 | Quarterly | 0.59 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.59 | +3.5% | 0.97% |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-01 | Quarterly | 0.57 | 0% | 1% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-01 | Quarterly | 0.57 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-01 | Quarterly | 0.57 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-01 | Quarterly | 0.57 | +3.6% | 0.83% |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-02 | Quarterly | 0.55 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-02-01 | Quarterly | 0.55 | +5.8% | 0.8% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-01 | Quarterly | 0.52 | 0% | 0.75% |
NHC Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, NHC's dividend yield is 1.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.59 USD by the current share price of 210.38.
As of July 2026, NHC paid a dividend of 2.59 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-30 and the payout was 0.67 USD.
NHC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NHC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-30.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NHC for the next payments are between 0.668 (-0.3%) and 0.688 (+2.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.29%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.67 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for National HealthCare (NHC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for National HealthCare (NHC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NHC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.93% per year. Strong growth: NHC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
NHC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.12%. If you bought NHC's shares at 62.90 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.59 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.12% of your original purchase price.
NHC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: National HealthCare has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
NHC's 1.71% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NHC is 33.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
NHC's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.95%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NHC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-11 02:38 UTC