National HealthCare stock fell 1.28 percent as Q2 revenue rose

Published on 10/07/2026 at 01:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

National HealthCare stock fell to USD 227.42 on October 6, 2026, while second-quarter revenue reached USD 408.025 million. Diluted EPS came in at USD 2.54.

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National HealthCare stock (ISIN US6359061008) fell 1.28 percent to USD 227.42 on October 6, 2026, at 3:03 p.m. EDT on the NYSE American. The move came as the company entered the next reporting cycle after a revenue increase in the second quarter.

Q2 revenue rises to USD 408.025 million

National HealthCare reported net operating revenue of USD 408.025 million for Q2 2026, up from USD 374.910 million in Q2 2025, an increase of 8.8 percent. The company also reported net income attributable to National HealthCare of USD 40.319 million, compared with USD 23.722 million a year earlier, according to StockTitan in its filing summary dated August 6, 2026.

Diluted GAAP EPS increased to USD 2.54 from USD 1.52 in the year-earlier quarter. That comparison puts earnings growth ahead of revenue growth and leaves profitability as the central operating figure for the next update.

Acquisitions expand the care portfolio

The Q2 filing summary states that National HealthCare bought five skilled nursing facilities for USD 50.5 million on June 1, 2026. After quarter-end, the company agreed to acquire 32 skilled nursing facilities and three independent living facilities from National Health Investors for USD 560 million, funded through new borrowing arrangements, according to StockTitan.

National HealthCare's operating base includes 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, nine independent living communities, 34 home care agencies, 30 hospice agencies and three behavioral health hospitals, according to the company's investor-relations page. The scale gives the acquisition a direct connection to the company's existing post-acute care network.

Stock remains below the yearly high

National HealthCare stock was trading at USD 227.42 on October 6, 2026, with a session range of USD 227.37 to USD 231.94. Its 52-week range was USD 116.42 to USD 239.29, while the market capitalization stood at USD 3.6 billion and volume reached 47,399 shares.

The company declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.67 per share, with payment scheduled for October 30, 2026, according to MarketBeat on September 15, 2026. The dividend adds a capital-return component while investors assess how the facility purchases affect future cash flow.

National HealthCare stock stays in focus

National HealthCare stock was last at USD 227.42 on the NYSE American on October 6, 2026 at 3:03 p.m. EDT. The share price was 4.96 percent below the 52-week high of USD 239.29.