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National HealthCare Corporation is projected to rise to $254.50 by 2027, a +33% move from its current price of $192.00. NHC is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $188.66 | $192.10 | $195.61 | +0.05% |
| May 30 | $187.35 | $192.20 | $197.18 | +0.10% |
| May 31 | $186.37 | $192.30 | $198.42 | +0.16% |
| Jun 1 | $185.57 | $192.40 | $199.49 | +0.21% |
| Jun 2 | $184.88 | $192.50 | $200.45 | +0.26% |
| Jun 3 | $184.26 | $192.60 | $201.33 | +0.32% |
| Jun 4 | $183.70 | $192.71 | $202.15 | +0.37% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $183.70 | $192.71 | $202.15 | +0.37% |
| Week 2 | $180.76 | $193.41 | $206.95 | +0.74% |
| Week 3 | $178.69 | $194.13 | $210.90 | +1.11% |
| Week 4 | $177.06 | $194.84 | $214.40 | +1.48% |
| Week 5 | $175.72 | $195.56 | $217.63 | +1.85% |
| Week 6 | $174.57 | $196.27 | $220.68 | +2.23% |
| Week 7 | $173.57 | $197.00 | $223.58 | +2.60% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
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. It operates through two segments: Inpatient and Homecare and Hospice Services. The company’s 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.
It provides medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-acute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living facilities offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. Its independent living facilities offers specially designed residential units for the active and ambulatory elderly and provide various ancillary services for residents, including restaurants, activity rooms and social areas; and behavioral health services to both adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. In addition, the company homecare agencies assist those who wish to stay at home or in assisted living residences but still require some degree of medical care or assistance with daily activities; hospice agencies that provides hospice and palliative care; and operates pharmacies, as well as managed care insurance solutions.
Further, the company offers management, accounting, and financial services; and leases its properties to third party operators. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
National HealthCare Corporation, symbol NHC, trades at $196.00 per share with a market cap of $3.06B and is ranked 1698. The current price and position sit within a forecast that shows a multi-year upside, with the average price rising across the years and bullish sentiment developing after 2026. The forecast implies meaningful upside by 2030 and beyond, with higher projections continuing through 2050.
A major floor 28.6% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 17.1% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 3.9% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 16.6% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key NHC support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of NHC market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $194.70 | Sell | $193.33 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $195.21 | Sell | $192.36 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $186.09 | Buy | $187.47 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $173.53 | Buy | $176.73 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $162.73 | Buy | $164.86 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $143.31 | Buy | $148.90 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.85 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 28.41 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 39.00 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -26.74 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.27 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 1.68 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.63 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 73.26 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.58 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 15.69 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 55.78 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 2.53 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 84.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 192.44 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 23.95 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 3.31 | Info |
In the near term, the technical picture remains bullish with RSI(14) at 70 and price action supported by a 50-day simple moving average of $172.42 and a 200-day simple moving average of $142.39. The stock shows a near-term support level at $159.20 and a resistance at $199.51. The 30-day price range runs from a low of $174.21 to a high of $220.51, reflecting a recent upward drift with pockets of volatility.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $128.69 | $192.00 | $275.26 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $207.91 | $254.50 | $326.09 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $235.44 | $293.46 | $385.84 | +53% | Bullish | |
| $274.21 | $346.96 | $465.67 | +81% | Bullish | |
| $301.00 | $385.93 | $527.14 | +101% | Bullish | |
| $369.56 | $479.56 | $665.23 | +150% | Bullish | |
| $447.25 | $586.88 | $825.55 | +206% | Bullish | |
| $495.10 | $656.45 | $935.24 | +242% | Bullish | |
| $575.32 | $770.36 | $1,110.51 | +301% | Bullish | |
| $593.74 | $802.51 | $1,169.64 | +318% | Bullish | |
| $1,029.27 | $1,450.75 | $2,215.16 | +656% | Bullish | |
| $1,891.50 | $2,858.85 | $4,677.85 | +13.9x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $128.69 | $192.00 | $224.43 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $165.86 | $193.49 | $230.09 | +0.77% |
| July 2026 | $171.66 | $201.40 | $241.77 | +4.09% |
| August 2026 | $175.24 | $206.54 | $249.74 | +2.55% |
| September 2026 | $175.48 | $207.59 | $252.50 | +0.51% |
| October 2026 | $180.32 | $214.04 | $261.75 | +3.11% |
| November 2026 | $186.73 | $222.31 | $273.15 | +3.87% |
| December 2026 | $186.80 | $223.03 | $275.26 | +0.32% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month NHC forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, NHC is projected to trade between $128.69 and $275.26, averaging $192.00 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $192.00. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
National HealthCare Corporation's 2027 outlook centres on $254.50, within a $207.91 to $326.09 range. That is up +33% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +33% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2028, NHC could reach as high as $385.84, with a base case around $293.46 and support toward $235.44 — roughly +53% from $192.00. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect NHC to range from $274.21 to $465.67 through 2029. The $346.96 average target implies a +81% move from current prices. That is up +18% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The NHC price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $385.93 (low $301.00, high $527.14) — a potential gain of +101% on today's $192.00. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2031, NHC is projected to trade between $369.56 and $665.23, averaging $479.56 — a potential gain of +150% from today's $192.00. That is up +24% on the projected 2030 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
National HealthCare Corporation's 2032 outlook centres on $586.88, within a $447.25 to $825.55 range. That is up +22% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +206% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2033, NHC could reach as high as $935.24, with a base case around $656.45 and support toward $495.10 — roughly +242% from $192.00. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect NHC to range from $575.32 to $1,110.51 through 2034. The $770.36 average target implies a +301% move from current prices. That is up +17% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The NHC price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $802.51 (low $593.74, high $1,169.64) — a potential gain of +318% on today's $192.00. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2040, NHC is projected to trade between $1,029.27 and $2,215.16, averaging $1,450.75 — a potential gain of +656% from today's $192.00. That is up +81% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
National HealthCare Corporation's 2050 outlook centres on $2,858.85, within a $1,891.50 to $4,677.85 range. That is up +97% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +13.9x change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in NHC today (≈ 5.208333 NHC) could be worth
$14,889.83
+$13,889.83 (+1389%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected NHC price of $2,858.85 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in NHCwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in NHC on May 27, 2025 (≈ 9.573959 NHC) would be worth
$1,838.2
+$838.2 (+83.8%) today · 1.84× · US Dollar
Based on a NHC entry price of $104.45 vs. today's $192.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $199.51 | $962.36 | -3.8% |
| 1 month ago | $176.38 | $1,088.56 | +8.9% |
| 3 months ago | $160.17 | $1,198.73 | +19.9% |
| 6 months ago | $136.29 | $1,408.76 | +40.9% |
| 1 year ago | $104.45 | $1,838.2 | +83.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $75.69 | $2,536.66 | +153.7% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $380.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $380.00: $5.94B
The multi-year forecast shows rising averages and bullish sentiment from 2027 onward. The 2026 forecast lists an average price of $196.00 with neutral sentiment and a 0% ROI. By 2027, the average is $264.62 with a 35% ROI and bullish sentiment, and by 2030 the average reaches $412.43 with an estimated 110.4% ROI.
The forecast climbs further to 2040 with an average of $1,611.91 and a 722.4% ROI, and by 2050 an average of $3,200.49 with a 1,532.9% ROI, all still labeled bullish. These numbers indicate substantial upside over the long term, though they are estimates and not guarantees. Market exposure and volatility are implied by an annualized volatility of 30%, underscoring the uncertainty in any long-horizon projection.
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Min $321.61, Avg $412.43, Max $563.46 with a 110.4% ROI and bullish sentiment.
The forecast shows neutral in 2026, then bullish from 2027 onward with rising average prices (e.g., $264.62 in 2027, $307.39 in 2028, $412.43 in 2030) and positive ROI figures (e.g., 35% in 2027, 110.4% in 2030). These are estimates, not guarantees.
For 2027, the max forecast price is $339.20, with an average of $264.62 and a 35% ROI.
The 30-day range is $174.21 to $220.51.
Current price is $196.00 and market cap is $3.06B.
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