{"url_path":"/sec/nhc/8-k/2026-05-08/item-2-02","section_key":"item-2-02","section_title":"Item 2.02 **         **RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION**","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-05-08","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1047335/0001437749-26-015802-index.html","accession_number":"0001437749-26-015802","cik":"0001047335","ticker":"NHC","issuer_name":"NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1047335/0001437749-26-015802-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001047335","primary_entity_name":"NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP"},"word_count":41,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"**ITEM 2.02.**         **RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION**\n\n \n\nNational HealthCare Corporation (“NHC”) issued a press release on May 8, 2026, announcing its March 31, 2026 earnings. The entire press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein."}