National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Short Interest Update

National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 344,300 shares, a drop of 17.6% from the December 31st total of 417,800 shares. Approximately 3.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 52,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 6.6 days.

National HealthCare Stock Performance

Shares of NHC stock traded up $2.34 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $102.67. 90,159 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 59,668. National HealthCare has a twelve month low of $87.03 and a twelve month high of $138.49. The stock has a market cap of $1.58 billion, a PE ratio of 23.71 and a beta of 0.37.

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.