National Healthcare (NHC) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $2.62
- Forward yield
- 1.07%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
National HealthCare pays a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share. Its most recent ex-date was September 30, 2026, with payment scheduled for October 30, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the company paid $2.62 per share, offering a 1.18% yield at a share price of $222.465.
The company maintains a 5-year dividend growth streak. Calendar-year totals for complete years show steady increases: $2.08 in 2020, $2.11 in 2021, $2.26 in 2022, $2.34 in 2023, $2.42 in 2024, and $2.53 in 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, annual payouts grew each calendar year.
Since 2022, National HealthCare has consistently raised its quarterly dividend once a year with the June ex-date payment. Recent annual increases have ranged from $0.02 to $0.03 per share, representing gains between 3.39% and 4.92%. The previous quarterly rate of $0.64 was raised to $0.67 in June 2026 and maintained for the September 2026 payment. Following this established quarterly pattern, the next ex-date is expected in late December 2026, with future annual rate increases traditionally arriving with the June payment.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.67 |
| May 7, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.67 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.64 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.64 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.64 |
| May 8, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | $0.64 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | $0.61 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.61 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | $0.61 |
| May 9, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | $0.61 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | $0.59 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | $0.59 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | $0.59 |
| May 4, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $0.59 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | $0.57 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 | $0.57 |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 | $0.57 |
| May 5, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 | $0.57 |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | $0.55 |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 | $0.55 |
Frequently asked questions
Does National Healthcare (NHC) pay a dividend?
Yes. National Healthcare pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.67 per share.
What is NHC's dividend yield?
National Healthcare paid $2.62 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.07% at the last price of $245.53. Click here to learn more
When is NHC's most recent ex-dividend date?
National Healthcare's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 30, 2026, payable on Oct 30, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has NHC been raising its dividend?
Yes — National Healthcare has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
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