NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) Options Statistics & Positioning

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 38.8%, an IV rank of 72 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$12.55 (±5.4%) move in NHC for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $165 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.59. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$233.50

52-week range

$94.55 – $284.06

ATM IV (30d)

38.8%

IV rank

72 / 100

High

Expected move

±$12.55 (±5.4%)

Put/call OI

0.59

Call-heavy

Max pain

$165

↓ 29.3% below close

Next earnings

Aug 5, 2026

Most Active NHC Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
NHC $150 call	Nov 20, 2026	133d	$62.00	47.9%	3
NHC $210 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$3.90	38.8%	1
NHC $210 call	Feb 19, 2027	224d	$24.30	36.5%	1

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NHC Implied Volatility

38.8% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 72 places implied volatility near the top of its 52-week range.

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NHC Open Interest

0.59 put/call OI ratio

158 calls and 93 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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NHC Max Pain

$165 max pain

29.3% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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NHC Gamma Exposure

$1.18M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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NHC Options Volume

5 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.00 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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NHC Most Active Options

$150 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

NHC's next expected earnings date is Aug 5, 2026. Options currently price a ±$12.55 (±5.4%) move for the front expiration.

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NHC Options FAQ

When is NHC's next earnings date?

NHC's next expected earnings date is Aug 5, 2026. Options currently price a ±$12.55 (±5.4%) move for the front expiration.

How often is NHC options data on this page updated?

All NHC statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see NHC max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated NHC pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.