NHC – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator
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. It operates through two segments: Inpatient and Homecare and Ho
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Portfolio Growth Over Time
Data last updated: November 27, 2025 9:50 am
Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)
| Year | Start Balance | Start Shares | Share Price | Dividend / Share | Dividend Yield | Yield on Cost | Annual Dividend | Total Dividends | End Shares | End Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,000 | 73 | $137.18 | $0.64 | 1.87% | 1.87% | $202 | $202 | 83 | $11,402 |
| 2 | $12,251 | 83 | $147.39 | $0.67 | 1.82% | 1.96% | $238 | $440 | 93 | $13,689 |
| 3 | $14,708 | 93 | $158.36 | $0.70 | 1.78% | 2.05% | $276 | $717 | 102 | $16,184 |
| 4 | $17,389 | 102 | $170.15 | $0.74 | 1.73% | 2.15% | $316 | $1,033 | 111 | $18,905 |
| 5 | $20,313 | 111 | $182.82 | $0.77 | 1.69% | 2.25% | $358 | $1,391 | 120 | $21,871 |
| 6 | $23,499 | 120 | $196.43 | $0.81 | 1.65% | 2.36% | $402 | $1,793 | 128 | $25,101 |
| 7 | $26,970 | 128 | $211.05 | $0.85 | 1.61% | 2.47% | $448 | $2,242 | 136 | $28,618 |
| 8 | $30,749 | 136 | $226.76 | $0.89 | 1.57% | 2.59% | $497 | $2,739 | 143 | $32,446 |
| 9 | $34,861 | 143 | $243.64 | $0.93 | 1.53% | 2.72% | $548 | $3,287 | 150 | $36,609 |
| 10 | $39,334 | 150 | $261.78 | $0.98 | 1.49% | 2.85% | $602 | $3,888 | 157 | $41,136 |
NHC Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | $0.640 | 2.06% | 2.11% | $121.51 |
| 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | $0.640 | 2.31% | 2.39% | $107.01 |
| 03/28/2025 | 03/28/2025 | $0.610 | 2.64% | 2.64% | $92.41 |
| 12/30/2024 | 12/30/2024 | $0.610 | 2.25% | 2.27% | $107.42 |
| 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | $0.610 | 1.91% | 1.94% | $125.77 |
| 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | $0.610 | 2.20% | 2.25% | $108.40 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/27/2024 | $0.590 | 2.53% | 2.53% | $93.31 |
| 12/28/2023 | 12/28/2023 | $0.590 | 2.48% | 2.50% | $94.52 |
| 09/28/2023 | 09/28/2023 | $0.590 | 3.57% | 3.63% | $64.95 |
| 06/29/2023 | 06/29/2023 | $0.590 | 3.76% | 3.85% | $61.22 |
| 03/30/2023 | 03/30/2023 | $0.570 | 3.97% | 3.97% | $57.44 |
| 12/29/2022 | 12/29/2022 | $0.570 | 3.71% | 3.74% | $60.97 |
| 09/29/2022 | 09/29/2022 | $0.570 | 3.39% | 3.45% | $66.02 |
| 06/29/2022 | 06/29/2022 | $0.570 | 3.13% | 3.26% | $69.91 |
| 03/30/2022 | 03/30/2022 | $0.550 | 3.02% | 3.11% | $70.80 |
| 12/30/2021 | 12/30/2021 | $0.550 | 3.11% | 3.24% | $67.87 |
| 09/29/2021 | 09/29/2021 | $0.520 | 2.91% | 2.91% | $71.39 |
| 06/29/2021 | 06/29/2021 | $0.520 | 2.97% | 2.97% | $69.94 |
| 03/30/2021 | 03/30/2021 | $0.520 | 2.67% | 2.67% | $77.84 |
| 12/30/2020 | 12/30/2020 | $0.520 | 3.12% | 3.12% | $66.74 |
NHC 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)
This analysis of NHC demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 10.1% CAGR, representing strong long-term performance. Recent 5-year performance has been particularly strong at 17.0% annually, outpacing the 10-year average. The DRIP strategy provided 20% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.
Total Return with and without DRIP (NHC)
Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in NHC would grow to $35,314 with DRIP (253.1%), and $29,895 without DRIP (199.0%).
NHC Dividend Reinvestment Snowball
Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in NHC with historic price growth (7.44%) and dividend growth (4.81%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.
After 20 Years
Your Investment: $34,000
Portfolio: $119,602
Annual Dividend: $1,359
Yield on Cost: 4.00%
Total Dividends: $13,262
Portfolio: $107,161
Total Dividends: $11,415
After 30 Years
Your Investment: $46,000
Portfolio: $289,040
Annual Dividend: $2,563
Yield on Cost: 5.57%
Total Dividends: $31,917
Portfolio: $239,641
Total Dividends: $25,723
Milestones on the way
By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $5,946 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $813 per year in dividends alone.
By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $1,101, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.
After two decades, cumulative dividends total $13,262 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 39% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 4.00%.
At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $1,886 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $21,129.
By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $2,563, cumulative dividends total $31,917, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $289,040, compared with $239,641 if dividends weren’t reinvested.
How we estimate these numbers
We use the latest calculator inputs for NHC, price $137.18, dividend per period $0.64 (4x/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 7.44% and dividend growth 4.81% annually.
We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No-DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.
This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.
Projected Future Returns & Dividends for NHC
Dividend History: Payments & Yield
Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.
Dividend Growth
Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.
Dividend Payments & Yield
Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5âyear rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.
NHC Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | $0.640 | 2.06% | 2.11% | $121.51 |
| 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | $0.640 | 2.31% | 2.39% | $107.01 |
| 03/28/2025 | 03/28/2025 | $0.610 | 2.64% | 2.64% | $92.41 |
| 12/30/2024 | 12/30/2024 | $0.610 | 2.25% | 2.27% | $107.42 |
| 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | $0.610 | 1.91% | 1.94% | $125.77 |
| 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | $0.610 | 2.20% | 2.25% | $108.40 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/27/2024 | $0.590 | 2.53% | 2.53% | $93.31 |
| 12/28/2023 | 12/28/2023 | $0.590 | 2.48% | 2.50% | $94.52 |
| 09/28/2023 | 09/28/2023 | $0.590 | 3.57% | 3.63% | $64.95 |
| 06/29/2023 | 06/29/2023 | $0.590 | 3.76% | 3.85% | $61.22 |
| 03/30/2023 | 03/30/2023 | $0.570 | 3.97% | 3.97% | $57.44 |
| 12/29/2022 | 12/29/2022 | $0.570 | 3.71% | 3.74% | $60.97 |
| 09/29/2022 | 09/29/2022 | $0.570 | 3.39% | 3.45% | $66.02 |
| 06/29/2022 | 06/29/2022 | $0.570 | 3.13% | 3.26% | $69.91 |
| 03/30/2022 | 03/30/2022 | $0.550 | 3.02% | 3.11% | $70.80 |
| 12/30/2021 | 12/30/2021 | $0.550 | 3.11% | 3.24% | $67.87 |
| 09/29/2021 | 09/29/2021 | $0.520 | 2.91% | 2.91% | $71.39 |
| 06/29/2021 | 06/29/2021 | $0.520 | 2.97% | 2.97% | $69.94 |
| 03/30/2021 | 03/30/2021 | $0.520 | 2.67% | 2.67% | $77.84 |
| 12/30/2020 | 12/30/2020 | $0.520 | 3.12% | 3.12% | $66.74 |
| 09/29/2020 | 09/29/2020 | $0.520 | 3.37% | 3.37% | $61.80 |
| 06/29/2020 | 06/29/2020 | $0.520 | 3.28% | 3.28% | $63.40 |
| 03/30/2020 | 03/30/2020 | $0.520 | 2.79% | 2.79% | $74.52 |
| 12/30/2019 | 12/30/2019 | $0.520 | 2.41% | 2.43% | $85.50 |
| 09/27/2019 | 09/27/2019 | $0.520 | 2.50% | 2.55% | $81.72 |
| 06/27/2019 | 06/27/2019 | $0.520 | 2.51% | 2.59% | $80.40 |
| 03/28/2019 | 03/28/2019 | $0.500 | 2.61% | 2.61% | $76.62 |
| 12/28/2018 | 12/28/2018 | $0.500 | 2.54% | 2.56% | $78.00 |
| 09/27/2018 | 09/27/2018 | $0.500 | 2.64% | 2.70% | $74.16 |
| 06/28/2018 | 06/28/2018 | $0.500 | 2.78% | 2.86% | $69.81 |
| 03/28/2018 | 03/28/2018 | $0.480 | 3.20% | 3.20% | $60.01 |
| 12/28/2017 | 12/28/2017 | $0.480 | 3.06% | 3.11% | $61.78 |
| 09/28/2017 | 09/28/2017 | $0.480 | 2.96% | 3.05% | $62.92 |
| 06/28/2017 | 06/28/2017 | $0.480 | 2.58% | 2.71% | $70.96 |
| 03/29/2017 | 03/29/2017 | $0.450 | 2.54% | 2.54% | $70.89 |
| 12/28/2016 | 12/28/2016 | $0.450 | 2.27% | 2.33% | $77.26 |
| 09/28/2016 | 09/28/2016 | $0.450 | 2.62% | 2.77% | $64.99 |
| 06/28/2016 | 06/28/2016 | $0.450 | 2.62% | 2.85% | $63.07 |
| 03/29/2016 | 03/29/2016 | $0.400 | 2.59% | 2.59% | $61.79 |
| 12/29/2015 | 12/29/2015 | $0.400 | 2.44% | 2.53% | $63.13 |
| 09/28/2015 | 09/28/2015 | $0.400 | 2.45% | 2.65% | $60.38 |
| 06/26/2015 | 06/26/2015 | $0.400 | 2.16% | 2.44% | $65.68 |
| 03/27/2015 | 03/27/2015 | $0.340 | 2.13% | 2.13% | $63.99 |
| 12/29/2014 | 12/29/2014 | $0.340 | 2.09% | 2.12% | $64.04 |
| 09/26/2014 | 09/26/2014 | $0.340 | 2.32% | 2.39% | $56.98 |
| 06/26/2014 | 06/26/2014 | $0.340 | 2.34% | 2.45% | $55.48 |
| 03/27/2014 | 03/27/2014 | $0.320 | 2.34% | 2.34% | $54.68 |
| 12/27/2013 | 12/27/2013 | $0.320 | 2.33% | 2.37% | $53.98 |
| 09/26/2013 | 09/26/2013 | $0.320 | 2.61% | 2.69% | $47.56 |
| 06/26/2013 | 06/26/2013 | $0.320 | 4.10% | 2.74% | $46.78 |
| 03/26/2013 | 03/26/2013 | $0.300 | 4.08% | 2.58% | $46.52 |
| 12/27/2012 | 12/27/2012 | $0.300 | 4.08% | 2.58% | $46.53 |
| 12/13/2012 | 12/13/2012 | $1.00 | 4.11% | 8.65% | $46.24 |
| 09/27/2012 | 09/27/2012 | $0.300 | 2.48% | 2.48% | $48.37 |
| 06/27/2012 | 06/27/2012 | $0.300 | 2.71% | 2.71% | $44.35 |
| 03/28/2012 | 03/28/2012 | $0.300 | 2.63% | 2.63% | $45.69 |
| 12/28/2011 | 12/28/2011 | $0.300 | 2.91% | 2.96% | $40.56 |
| 09/28/2011 | 09/28/2011 | $0.300 | 3.60% | 3.73% | $32.21 |
| 06/28/2011 | 06/28/2011 | $0.300 | 2.32% | 2.44% | $49.19 |
| 03/29/2011 | 03/29/2011 | $0.280 | 2.42% | 2.42% | $46.35 |
| 12/29/2010 | 12/29/2010 | $0.280 | 2.38% | 2.42% | $46.25 |
| 09/28/2010 | 09/28/2010 | $0.280 | 2.98% | 3.09% | $36.30 |
| 06/28/2010 | 06/28/2010 | $0.280 | 2.99% | 3.16% | $35.45 |
| 03/29/2010 | 03/29/2010 | $0.260 | 2.97% | 2.97% | $35.05 |
| 12/29/2009 | 12/29/2009 | $0.260 | 2.73% | 2.79% | $37.30 |
| 09/28/2009 | 09/28/2009 | $0.260 | 2.68% | 2.78% | $37.36 |
| 06/26/2009 | 06/26/2009 | $0.260 | 2.57% | 2.72% | $38.18 |
| 03/27/2009 | 03/27/2009 | $0.240 | 2.45% | 2.45% | $39.25 |
| 12/29/2008 | 12/29/2008 | $0.240 | 2.01% | 2.08% | $46.18 |
| 09/26/2008 | 09/26/2008 | $0.240 | 1.82% | 1.94% | $49.48 |
| 06/26/2008 | 06/26/2008 | $0.240 | 1.84% | 2.03% | $47.18 |
| 03/27/2008 | 03/27/2008 | $0.210 | 1.69% | 1.69% | $49.73 |
| 12/27/2007 | 12/27/2007 | $0.210 | 1.54% | 1.60% | $52.45 |
| 09/26/2007 | 09/26/2007 | $0.210 | 1.47% | 1.59% | $52.90 |
| 06/27/2007 | 06/27/2007 | $0.210 | 1.45% | 1.62% | $51.84 |
| 03/28/2007 | 03/28/2007 | $0.180 | 1.41% | 1.41% | $51.00 |
| 12/27/2006 | 12/27/2006 | $0.180 | 1.24% | 1.29% | $55.65 |
| 09/27/2006 | 09/27/2006 | $0.180 | 1.20% | 1.31% | $55.10 |
| 06/28/2006 | 06/28/2006 | $0.180 | 1.54% | 1.76% | $41.00 |
| 03/29/2006 | 03/29/2006 | $0.150 | 1.49% | 1.49% | $40.23 |
| 12/28/2005 | 12/28/2005 | $0.150 | 1.56% | 1.63% | $36.75 |
| 09/28/2005 | 09/28/2005 | $0.150 | 1.57% | 1.71% | $34.99 |
| 06/28/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $0.150 | 1.45% | 1.66% | $36.25 |
| 03/29/2005 | 03/29/2005 | $0.125 | 1.48% | 1.48% | $33.81 |
| 12/29/2004 | 12/29/2004 | $0.125 | 1.43% | 1.43% | $35.03 |
| 09/28/2004 | 09/28/2004 | $0.125 | 1.38% | 1.84% | $27.23 |
| 06/28/2004 | 06/28/2004 | $0.125 | 0.94% | 1.88% | $26.60 |
| 04/28/2004 | 04/28/2004 | $0.125 | 0.43% | 1.71% | $29.31 |
Dividend Payout Ratio
Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.
Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio
Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.
Share Price
Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarterâoverâquarter and yearâoverâyear changes for additional context.
Price to Earnings
NHC trades at a 10.4x price-to-earnings ratio. This moderate valuation may indicate value opportunity or tempered expectations.
Price to Sales
Revenue
NHC generated $0.0B in revenue. Revenue has declined by 100% over the period.
Net Income
NHC reported $0.1B in net income.
Revenue vs Net Income
NHC generated $0.0B in revenue with net income of $0.1B, representing a 0.0% net profit margin.
Gross Profit
NHC achieved $0.0B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.
Operating Income
NHC generated $0.0B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.
EBITDA
NHC generated $0.0B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Operating Cash Flow
NHC generated $0.1B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.
Free Cash Flow
NHC generated $0.1B in free cash flow.
Free Cash Flow / Share
NHC generates $7.77 in free cash flow per share.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
NHC reported $6.76 in earnings per share.
Return on Equity (ROE)
NHC delivered a 0.0% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA)
NHC achieved a 0.0% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Net Profit Margin
NHC maintains a 0.0% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.
Gross Profit Margin
NHC operates with a 58.1% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.
Cash & Debt
NHC holds $0.0B in cash against $0.0B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.0B.
Shares Outstanding
NHC has 0.0B shares outstanding.
Stock-Based Comp
NHC reported $0.0B in stock-based compensation. Over the period, stock-based compensation has decreased by 100%.
FCF vs Stock Based Comp
NHC generated $0.1B in free cash flow while spending $0.0B on stock-based compensation, representing 0% of FCF.
FCF vs FCF / Share
NHC reported $0.1B in free cash flow, translating to $7.77 per share.
Revenue: Actual + Estimates
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EPS: Actual + Estimates
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Net Income: Actual + Estimates
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EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
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