National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) Stock Chart
NHC price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and dividends. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: E earnings, D dividend, S split.
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About the NHC chart
National HealthCare (NHC) closed at $242.82 on October 16, 2026, up 78.9% so far this year. The stock is trading 28.9% above its 200-day moving average of $188.35, which technical analysts usually read as a long-term uptrend. Over the past year NHC returned +102.2% including dividends, ahead of the S&P 500 (+16.8%).
This page charts the full trading history of National HealthCare Corporation stock. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for stock splits and dividends, so returns over long periods are comparable. For the latest quote, company profile, earnings and news, see the NHC stock overview.
NHC chart FAQ
What is National HealthCare's all-time high stock price?
The highest closing price for NHC was $245.53 on October 15, 2026 (adjusted for stock splits). As of the October 16, 2026 close it traded 1.1% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of NHC stock?
Over the 52 weeks to October 16, 2026, NHC traded between an intraday low of $118.14 on November 3, 2025 and an intraday high of $247.79 on October 16, 2026.
Is NHC above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. On October 16, 2026 NHC closed at $242.82, 28.9% above its 200-day simple moving average of $188.35. The 50-day average was $225.15.
How has NHC stock performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested dividends, NHC returned +102.2% over the past year, compared with +16.8% for the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years the figures were +283.9% and +83.0%.
Does National HealthCare pay a dividend?
Yes. National HealthCare paid $2.62 per share in dividends over the past 12 months (4 payments), a yield of about 1.08% at the latest close. The most recent dividend of $0.67 per share had an ex-dividend date of September 30, 2026.
Has NHC stock ever split?
NHC has split its stock 1 time: 2:1 (June 24, 1985). Prices on this chart are adjusted for all splits.
How do I read the NHC chart?
Pick a time range above the chart and choose candlesticks, a line or an area chart. Moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume, RSI and MACD can be switched on with the indicator buttons, and "Compare" plots NHC against the S&P 500, its sector or a competitor as a percentage change. Chart prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.