- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Strong operating margin of 48.5%
- 4.75% TTM dividend yield
National Health Investors Inc stock price up 1.23% on Thursday
(Updated on Jul 02, 2026)
The National Health Investors Inc stock price gained 1.23% on the last trading day (Thursday, 2nd Jul 2026), rising from $76.55 to $77.49. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.02% from a day low at $76.11 to a day high of $77.65. The price has risen in 9 of the last 10 days and is up by 9.82% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -38 thousand shares and in total, 442 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $34.24 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stockhas broken the wide and falling short-term trend up. Firstly a slower falling rate is indicated, but this may very well be an early signal of a trend shift. On the reaction, there will be support on the roof of the current trend broken, which is $77.02, a level that may pose a second chance to hit a runner. According to fan-theory $89.39 will be the next possible trend-top level and thereby pose a resistance level that may not be broken at the first attempt.
NHI Signals & Forecast
The National Health Investors Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $76.73 and $73.74. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, June 29, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.142%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for National Health Investors Inc stock
National Health Investors Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $76.52 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $1.54 between high and low, or 2.02%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.31%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $75.07 (-3.13%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 3 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (NHI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 6th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 6th we expect National Health Investors Inc to open at $77.08, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $76.56 and $78.42, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.86 (+/-2.43%) up or down from last closing price. If National Health Investors Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.43% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $77.55 (0.08%) than the support at $76.52 (1.25%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is National Health Investors Inc stock A Buy?
National Health Investors Inc holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score:
-0.196
Hold/Accumulate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 6, 2026 - $77.08 ( 0.525%).
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NHI Performance
Trading levels for NHI
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 78.62 | 1.46% |
| R2 | 78.04 | 0.703% |
| R1 | 77.67 | 0.234% |
| Price | 77.49 | |
| S1 | 76.50 | -1.28% |
| S2 | 76.13 | -1.75% |
| S3 | 75.54 | -2.51% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 77.62 | 0.168% |
| R2 | 77.60 | 0.142% |
| R1 | 77.55 | 0.0774% |
| Price | 77.49 | |
| S1 | 76.52 | -1.25% |
| S2 | 76.42 | -1.38% |
| S3 | 75.21 | -2.94% |
NHI Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 | $0.92 | 1.26% |
| 2 | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | $0.92 | 1.05% |
| 3 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.92 | 1.20% |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.92 | 1.23% |
| 5 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 | $0.90 | 1.20% |
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