National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Short Interest Down 17.6% in January

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

National HealthCare Stock Down 1.6 %

NYSEAMERICAN:NHC traded down $1.66 during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $101.01. 65,111 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 59,924. National HealthCare has a 12 month low of $87.03 and a 12 month high of $138.49. The company has a market cap of $1.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.33 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.