Shares of National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC – Get Free Report) traded up 8.8% on Friday . The company traded as high as $126.26 and last traded at $126.26. 4,075 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 93% from the average session volume of 62,691 shares. The stock had previously closed at $116.03.
National HealthCare Stock Performance
The stock has a market cap of $1.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.60 and a beta of 0.37.
National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Friday, August 9th. The company reported $1.00 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $300.66 million for the quarter. National HealthCare had a net margin of 5.85% and a return on equity of 6.03%.
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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.
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