NHC Dividend History - National HealthCare

Track the latest NHC dividend history! 2.35% Dividend Yield, 3.07% Annual Growth - Explore NHC's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.35%
Cash Amount 12m 2.42
Dividend Growth 5y avg 3.07%
Dividend Rating 52.83%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.58%
Payout Ratio current 30.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 75.1%
Total Return 12m: 0.95%
#19 in Group
Total Return 5y: 42.55%
#10 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Facilities
Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
NHC 1,905m 2.35% 3.58%
WELL 1,094m 38.5% 999%
EXE 637m 29.4% 676%
SIA 918m 3.98% 4.85%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
NHC 1,905m 3.07% 52.8%
USPH 1,314m 40.6% 63.4%
HCA 78,528m 27.9% 49.1%
ENSG 7,809m 3.68% 51.3%

NHC Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-30 0.61 0.57%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.61 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 0.64%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.59 0.62%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-11-01 Quarterly 0.59 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 1%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.57 0.94%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.57 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 0.76%
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 0.75%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.52 0.74%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.52 0.68%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.52 0.77%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.52 0.83%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.52 0.87%
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.52 0.72%
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.52
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.52
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.52 4%
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.5
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.5
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.5
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.5 4.2%
2018-03-28 2018-03-30 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.48
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.48
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.48
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.48 6.7%
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.45
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.45
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.45
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.45 12.5%
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.4
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.4
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.4
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.4
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.4

NHC Dividend History - FAQ

Does NHC pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, NHC paid a dividend of 2.42 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-30.

What is the Dividend Yield of NHC?

As of February 2025, NHC`s dividend yield is 2.35%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.42 USD by the current share price of 96.37.

How often does NHC pay dividends?

NHC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NHC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NHC?

The next ex-dividend date for National HealthCare (NHC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of NHC?

NHC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.07% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NHC?

NHC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.58%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought National HealthCare five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (2.42) divided by the purchase price five years ago (67.60):

What is the Payout Consistency of NHC?

NHC Payout Consistency is 75.1%.
Moderately consistent: National HealthCare has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does NHC have a good Dividend Yield?

NHC`s 2.35% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NHC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NHC is 30.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NHC?

NHC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.83%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: NHC Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of NHC`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of National HealthCare are growing at a rate of 0.38% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 70.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did National HealthCare ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1991 7264000
1992 7096800 -2.3%
1993 7756200 +9.29%
1994 7884600 +1.66%
1995 7887300 +0.03%
1996 8617000 +9.25%
1997 10740700 +24.65%
1998 11000000 +2.41%
1999 11553000 +5.03%
2000 11217200 -2.91%
2001 11505100 +2.57%
2002 11596500 +0.79%
2003 11663800 +0.58%
2004 12229900 +4.85%
2005 12281900 +0.43%
2006 12526200 +1.99%
2007 12767700 +1.93%
2008 13228800 +3.61%
2009 13721600 +3.73%
2010 13680100 -0.3%
2011 13840100 +1.17%
2012 14034500 +1.4%
2013 13843200 -1.36%
2014 16821900 +21.52%
2015 14865500 -11.63%
2016 15176500 +2.09%
2017 15222300 +0.3%
2018 15255100 +0.22%
2019 15389100 +0.88%
2020 15371700 -0.11%
2021 15440600 +0.45%
2022 15358500 -0.53%
2023 15486600 +0.83%
2024 15667300 +1.17%