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National Healthcare (NHC) operating margin by quarter
National Healthcare's operating margin was 10.0% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2.0 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 7.9% (Q3 2025) to 12.0% (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 10.0% | -2.0 pts | +2.0 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 12.0% | +3.5 pts | +2.9 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 8.4% | -0.1 pts | +0.2 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 8.6% | +0.6 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 7.9% | -1.2 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 9.1% | +0.9 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 8.2% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
National Healthcare, Q3 2026: revenue $408M (+7% year over year), operating margin 10.0%, net earnings $13.6M, operating cash flow $99.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is National Healthcare's operating margin?
National Healthcare's operating margin was 10.0% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2.0 pts from Q2 2026.
How has National Healthcare's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 7.9% (Q3 2025) to 12.0% (Q2 2026).