National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in National Health Investors, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI) has returned 7.07% so far this year and 14.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NHI has returned 7.99% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 9, 1991, NHI's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +32.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -38.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, NHI closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 18, 2000 with a return of +20.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -33.1%.

National Health Investors, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.42%, beta of 0.73, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 10, 1991.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (83.57%) than losses (62.84%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

NHI ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

National Health Investors, Inc. provided a 4.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.66 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for National Health Investors, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the National Health Investors, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the National Health Investors, Inc. was 82.88%, occurring on Aug 17, 2000. Recovery took 761 trading sessions.

The current National Health Investors, Inc. drawdown is 10.16%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of National Health Investors, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how National Health Investors, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.