National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Hits New 12-Month High – What’s Next?

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) shares hit a new 52-week high on Monday . The stock traded as high as $133.44 and last traded at $131.36, with a volume of 8161 shares. The stock had previously closed at $130.44.

National HealthCare Stock Up 1.4%

The stock has a fifty day moving average of $122.66 and a two-hundred day moving average of $111.21. The stock has a market cap of $2.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.71 and a beta of 0.58.

National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $1.58 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $382.66 million for the quarter. National HealthCare had a return on equity of 9.22% and a net margin of 7.19%.

National HealthCare Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st will be given a dividend of $0.64 per share. This represents a $2.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 31st. National HealthCare’s payout ratio is 59.12%.

National HealthCare Company Profile

National HealthCare Corporation engages in the operation of services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and health hospitals. Its skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, and housekeeping and laundry services, as well as medical services prescribed by physicians; and rehabilitative services, such as physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities.