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NRC

NRC Health

NRC

Healthcare · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.04%

Annual Dividend

$0.60

Payout Ratio

144%

5-Yr Growth

-10.6%

Ex-Date

Jun 26, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

NRC Dividend Safety Score

45/ 100
Grade D

Risky

Dividend-growth streak2 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2023
Earnings payout coverage144% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage69% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 5.78
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is NRC a good dividend stock?

Mixed

NRC Health (NRC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.04% ($0.60/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2023
    • Elevated payout ratio (144%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    3.04%
    Payout Ratio
    144%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.60
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -10.6%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jun 26, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.40
    Market Cap
    $445.1M
    P/E Ratio
    48.2
    5-Yr Total Return
    -57%
    52-Week Range
    $11.01 – $22.79
    Dividend Safety
    D · 45/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)
    NRC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 26, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $0.60 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$15.00
    Annual$60.00
    Monthly avg$5.00