National HealthCare Co. (NYSE:NHC) Stock Holdings Lifted by BNP Paribas Financial Markets

BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its stake in shares of National HealthCare Co. (NYSE:NHC) by 154.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,813 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,708 shares during the quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets’ holdings in National HealthCare were worth $354,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in NHC. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in shares of National HealthCare by 35.5% during the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 313 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 82 shares in the last quarter. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of National HealthCare during the 3rd quarter worth about $62,000. Innealta Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of National HealthCare during the 2nd quarter worth about $98,000. Reliant Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of National HealthCare during the 3rd quarter worth about $203,000. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. boosted its stake in shares of National HealthCare by 6,700.0% during the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,040 shares of the company’s stock worth $221,000 after acquiring an additional 2,010 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 56.44% of the company’s stock.

National HealthCare Price Performance

NYSE NHC opened at $121.44 on Friday. National HealthCare Co. has a twelve month low of $87.03 and a twelve month high of $138.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 1.77 and a current ratio of 1.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.88 billion, a PE ratio of 15.22 and a beta of 0.43. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $123.58 and a 200 day simple moving average of $121.59.

National HealthCare Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 31st. Investors of record on Monday, December 30th will be given a dividend of $0.61 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 30th. This represents a $2.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.01%. National HealthCare’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.58%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, StockNews.com upgraded National HealthCare from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 16th.

About National HealthCare

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.