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National Health Investors, Inc.

NHINYSEReal EstateREIT - Healthcare Facilities

$65.67Today:- (-)1Y −10.68%

As of Oct 15, 2026 close

Market cap
$3.18B
P/E (TTM)
19.10
Forward P/E
16.19
Dividend yield
5.63%
52-week range
$63.51$91.38
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
376.07K

National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for National Health Investors, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 6 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 6 unique analysts
Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$82.17
+25.13% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest NHI Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Juan C. Sanabria
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$80.00
Robert Stevenson
Janney Montgomery
BuyInitiates
$79.00
Michael Lewis
Truist
BuyMaintains
$81.00 → $80.00
John Kilichowski
Wells Fargo
HoldReiterates
$79.00 → $78.00
Farrell Granath
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$91.00 → $86.00
Richard Anderson
Cantor Fitzgerald
BuyReiterates
$90.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 5, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for NHI?

The analyst consensus rating for NHI is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 6 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for NHI?

The average 12-month price target for NHI is $82.17, representing an upside of 25.1% from the Oct 15, 2026 close of $65.67.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.