National Healthcare Corp (NHC) returns
National Healthcare returns over 10 years
$1,000 invested in National Healthcare ten years ago was worth $4,181 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 15.4% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -6.1% | — | $939.09 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | -9.7% | — | $903.04 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | +51.9% | — | $1,519 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | +71.8% | — | $1,718 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | +224.8% | +48.1% | $3,248 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | +236.2% | +27.4% | $3,362 | +76.0% |
| 10 years | +318.1% | +15.4% | $4,181 | +316.6% |
National Healthcare return by calendar year
| Year | NHC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | +51.9% | +11.7% | +40.2% |
| 2025 | +30.3% | +17.7% | +12.6% |
| 2024 | +19.0% | +24.9% | -5.9% |
| 2023 | +60.8% | +26.2% | +34.6% |
| 2022 | -9.4% | -18.2% | +8.8% |
| 2021 | +5.4% | +28.7% | -23.4% |
| 2020 | -20.7% | +18.4% | -39.1% |
| 2019 | +13.0% | +31.2% | -18.2% |
| 2018 | +32.4% | -4.6% | +37.0% |
| 2017 | -17.3% | +21.7% | -39.0% |
| 2016 | +26.1% | +12.0% | +14.1% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: NHC financials · NHC valuation
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.