National HealthCare: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) _ National HealthCare Corp. (NHC) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $104.9 million.

On a per-share basis, the Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of $6.80. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 98 cents per share.

The nursing home and assisted living company posted revenue of $263.2 million in the period.

National HealthCare shares have risen 16% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 24% in the last 12 months.

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