NHC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NHC - National Healthcare Corp.
$149.29
6.18 (4.32%)
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5d:
+2.44%
30d:
+8.9%
90d:
+22.58%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: February 2, 2026
Earnings: Feb 26, 2026
22d
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: NHC shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: NHC shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Moderate conviction.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NHC is currently trading at $149.29, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $132.69 to $143.09.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NHC is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $146.74. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: NHC has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $6.15. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NHC is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $146.74. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: NHC has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $6.15. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$132.69 -
$143.09
Company Quality Score
66/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
66.7%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+4.3%)
- BEARISH: Trading 95.9% above Wall St target ($6.15)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$132.69 -
$143.09
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$6.29
(4.2%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$135.22
Resistance Level
$146.74
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Wall Street Target
$6.15
(-95.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
12.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-8.4%
Profit Margin
6.8%
Last updated: February 03, 2026 5:52 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 6:52 AM
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