NHC
National Healthcare
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSEAMERICAN: NHC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.28%
Payout ratio: 32.1%
National Healthcare's most recent dividend of $0.64 per share was on Mar 31, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $2.56 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.27%.
NHC dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
National Healthcare Dividend yield
National Healthcare's dividend yield of 1.27% is higher than the industry average but lower than the Healthcare sector average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.61%, National Healthcare's dividend yield is 21% lower. Historically NHC's dividend yield has averaged at 2.8% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
NHC Dividend history
National Healthcare has a dividend history dating as far as 1993, but when it comes to recent years the company has recorded 22 consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of NHC show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 4.9% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 92% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 45%.
National Healthcare Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.64 | 1.6% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.64 | 1.85% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.64 | 2.06% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.64 | 2.31% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.61 | 2.64% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.61 | 2.25% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.61 | 1.91% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.61 | 2.2% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.59 | 2.53% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.59 | 2.48% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.59 | 3.57% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.59 | 3.76% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.57 | 3.97% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.57 | 3.71% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.57 | 3.39% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.57 | 3.13% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.55 | 3.02% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.55 | 3.11% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.52 | 2.91% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.52 | 2.97% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.52 | 2.67% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.52 | 3.12% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.52 | 3.37% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.52 | 3.28% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.52 | 2.79% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.52 | 2.41% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.52 | 2.5% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.52 | 2.51% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.5 | 2.61% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.5 | 2.54% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.5 | 2.64% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.5 | 2.78% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.48 | 3.2% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.48 | 3.06% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.48 | 2.96% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.48 | 2.58% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.45 | 2.54% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.45 | 2.27% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.45 | 2.62% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.45 | 2.62% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.4 | 2.59% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.4 | 2.44% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.4 | 2.45% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.4 | 2.16% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.34 | 2.13% |
National Healthcare dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
National Healthcare's payout ratio of 32.1% is above the industry average but below the Healthcare sector average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, National Healthcare's payout ratio is 17% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NHC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHC National Healthcare Corp | 1.28% | $2.56 | 32.1% |
| ENSG Ensign Group Inc | 0.16% | $0.26 | 4% |
| HCSG Healthcare Services Group Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does National Healthcare pay a dividend?
Yes, National Healthcare has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. NHC has been paying dividends since 2004.
When was NHC's last dividend?
National Healthcare's last regular dividend was on Mar 31, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.64 per share.
How much dividend does National Healthcare pay (per share)?
NHC has paid dividend of $2.56 per share in the last year.
What is National Healthcare's dividend yield?
National Healthcare's current dividend yield is 1.27%.
How often does National Healthcare pay dividends?
National Healthcare pays dividends quarterly.
What is National Healthcare's dividend payout ratio?
National Healthcare's dividend payout ratio is 32.1%.
Does National Healthcare pay a good dividend?
National Healthcare's dividend yield is less than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.