National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Holdings Increased by Vanguard Group Inc.

Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) by 13.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,518,918 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 184,411 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. owned 9.90% of National HealthCare worth $140,378,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in NHC. International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in National HealthCare by 9,150.0% during the 4th quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 370 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 366 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. acquired a new position in National HealthCare during the fourth quarter worth about $46,000. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in National HealthCare in the fourth quarter worth about $218,000. RFG Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in National HealthCare in the 4th quarter valued at about $255,000. Finally, New York State Teachers Retirement System bought a new position in shares of National HealthCare during the 4th quarter valued at about $277,000. 56.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

National HealthCare Stock Performance

NYSEAMERICAN NHC opened at $111.44 on Friday. National HealthCare Co. has a 12 month low of $56.87 and a 12 month high of $112.04. The company has a market capitalization of $1.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.74 and a beta of 0.37.

National HealthCare (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 10th. The company reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $297.18 million for the quarter. National HealthCare had a return on equity of 6.03% and a net margin of 5.85%.

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.