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

National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) was the target of a large decrease in short interest during the month of 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 trading volume of 52,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 6.6 days. Approximately 3.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

National HealthCare Trading Down 1.6 %

NYSEAMERICAN:NHC traded down $1.66 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $101.01. 65,111 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 59,924. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.33 and a beta of 0.37. National HealthCare has a 1 year low of $87.03 and a 1 year high of $138.49.

About National HealthCare

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.