Is National Health Investors, Inc. a good dividend stock?

National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 4.72%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is NHI's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for NHI stock is currently 4.72%.

How much does NHI pay in dividends per year?

National Health Investors, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $3.6600 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does NHI pay dividends?

NHI stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is NHI's dividend growing?

National Health Investors, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 0.55%.

NHI Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

National Health Investors, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 4.72% as of Jun 29, 2026. It pays $3.66 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a -3.66% 5-year compound annual rate.

3.76B

Market cap

15.52x

Current P/E

18.15x

Forward P/E

4.72%

Dividend yield

$3.66

NHI dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for NHI — it pays out about 73% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	78.97%
Operating margin	50.71%
Pretax margin	37.41%
Net margin	37.78%
Effective tax rate	–
ROA	5.08%
ROE	9.63%
D/E	0.76x
Interest coverage ratio	4.57x

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NHI valuation

P/E	15.52x
P/S	10.58x
P/B	2.53x
P/CF	16.07x
P/FCF	17.94x
P/OCF	16.07x
PEG	-5.40x
EV multiple	10.27x

About

Real Estate

Sector

REIT - Healthcare Facilities

Industry

Established in 1991, National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) primarily focused on providing capital for senior living and medical real estate assets. The company facilitates this through diverse financing options, including sale-leaseback arrangements, joint ventures, and various debt instruments such as mortgage and mezzanine loans, targeting properties that cater to both essential care needs and discretionary services. NHI's broad holdings feature independent living, assisted living, and memory care facilities, as well as entrance-fee retirement communities, skilled nursing homes, medical office complexes, and specialized hospitals.