NHI Q2 EPS rises 45.6% to $1.15; normalized FFO per share dips 2.5% to $1.19
National Health Investors reported second quarter 2026 results, with diluted earnings per share of $1.15 versus $0.79 a year earlier, helped by $22.0 million of property disposition gains. Normalized FFO per diluted share fell 2.5% to $1.19 for the quarter, though the company also raised its quarterly dividend to $0.94 from $0.92 and issued 2026 full-year NAREIT FFO guidance of $4.74 to $4.79 per diluted share.
Key points
- Diluted EPS of $1.15 for Q2 2026 vs. $0.79 in Q2 2025; six-month diluted EPS of $1.97 vs. $1.53
- Normalized FFO per diluted share of $1.19 for Q2 2026 vs. $1.22 in Q2 2025; six-month figure rose 2.1% to $2.42
- Quarterly dividend increased to $0.94 per share from $0.92, payable November 6, 2026
- NHC portfolio sale closed July 1, 2026 for $560.0 million in cash consideration
The filing
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