National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC – Get Free Report) Director David Gifford sold 1,779 shares of National HealthCare stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.42, for a total value of $401,022.18. Following the sale, the director directly owned 1,030 shares in the company, valued at approximately $232,182.60. This trade represents a 63.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.
National HealthCare Price Performance
Shares of NHC opened at $222.70 on Monday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $219.36 and its 200 day moving average price is $190.08. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.05 and a beta of 0.61. National HealthCare Corporation has a 12-month low of $111.24 and a 12-month high of $239.29.
National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.74 EPS for the quarter. National HealthCare had a return on equity of 10.03% and a net margin of 9.00%.The company had revenue of $408.03 million during the quarter.
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Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
NHC has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of National HealthCare to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Robert W. Baird raised shares of National HealthCare to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded shares of National HealthCare to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised National HealthCare to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, May 18th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, National HealthCare currently has an average rating of “Buy”.
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Hedge Funds Weigh In On National HealthCare
Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in NHC. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in National HealthCare during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Allworth Financial LP bought a new position in shares of National HealthCare in the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Quarry LP boosted its holdings in shares of National HealthCare by 171.9% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 261 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 165 shares in the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of National HealthCare in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in National HealthCare during the 4th quarter worth approximately $42,000. 56.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
National HealthCare Company Profile
National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC) is a healthcare services company specializing in long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation. The company operates skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and outpatient therapy clinics. Through its subsidiary, National HealthCare Partners, NHC provides contract rehabilitation services, pharmacy management and clinical consulting to a broad network of senior living and healthcare providers.
Headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, National HealthCare Corporation has built a regional footprint across the southeastern and south-central United States.
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