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National Health Investors Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 new, 11 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Diluted EPS up 45.6% to $1.15: Net income per diluted share was $1.15 against $0.79, helped by $22.0 million of gains on dispositions; six-month diluted EPS was $1.97 against $1.53. Source
  • Normalized FFO down 2.5%: Normalized FFO per diluted share was $1.19 against $1.22. The quarter included $0.7 million of deferred income tax expense; six-month normalized FFO rose 2.1% to $2.42. Source
  • NHC portfolio sold for $560.0 million: The 35 properties leased to NHC (32 SNFs and three ILFs) were sold to the NHC Purchaser. The four Florida subleased properties were assigned to the purchaser, and the sale gain is expected at about $541.6 million. Source
  • Signed LOIs total $127.3 million: Signed letters of intent total about $127.3 million, mainly SHOP, at an average initial NOI yield near 6.8%. The first-quarter figure was $20.3 million at about 7.5%. Source
  • Leverage at 4.1x, within target: Consolidated net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 4.1x, within the 3.5x to 4.5x target range and up from 4.0x in the first quarter. Consolidated net debt was $1.2 billion. Source
  • Full-year ranges held: Full-year ranges for net income, NAREIT FFO, Normalized FFO and FAD match the first-quarter update, with the Normalized FFO per diluted share range at $4.74 to $4.79. Source

“We continued to expand our Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (“SHOP”) with second quarter invested capital of $854.8 million, a 137% increase from the prior year period,”

Eric Mendelsohn, NHI’s President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
NAREIT FFO per diluted share Sourcefull year 2026$4.74 - $4.79Kept
Normalized FFO per diluted share Sourcefull year 2026$4.74 - $4.79Kept
FAD attributable to common stockholders Sourcefull year 2026$240.6 - $243.7 millionKept
NAREIT FFO attributable to common stockholders Sourcefull year 2026$232.3 - $234.9 millionKept
Net income attributable to common stockholders Sourcefull year 2026$703.0 - $705.2 millionKept
Gains on dispositions and impairments of real estate Sourcefull year 2026$565.9 - $566.3 million (shown as gains of (565.9) (566.3))Kept
Expected disposition proceeds Sourcefull year 2026approximately $665 millionKept
Unidentified new investments Sourcefull year 2026$180 millionKept
Same Store SHOP NOI growth on 15 properties Sourcefull year 2026, year over year1% - 3%Kept
Total SHOP NOI on 42 properties Sourcefull year 2026, before unidentified new SHOP investments$44.1 million - $45.1 millionKept
Weighted average diluted shares Sourcefull year 202649.0 millionKept
Quarterly cash dividend Sourcepayable November 6, 2026$0.94 per shareRaised from $0.92 per share
Gain on NHC portfolio sale Sourcesale closed July 1, 2026approximately $541.6 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Sale of the NHC leased portfolio, 35 properties, completed July 1, 2026 for $560.0 million cash. Source
  • Ended: Remaining $125.0 million bank term loan repaid at maturity during the quarter. Source
  • Ended: Remaining $44.9 million of forward equity sales under the previous ATM program settled in the quarter. Source
  • New: Company appointed a Chief Operating Officer to strengthen asset management and business development. Source
  • Guidance kept: The 2026 full-year guidance ranges are restated; the ranges match the first-quarter update. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Diluted EPS up 45.6% to $1.15: Net income per diluted share was $1.15 against $0.79, helped by $22.0 million of gains on dispositions; six-month diluted EPS was $1.97 against $1.53. Source
  • NAREIT FFO flat at $1.19: NAREIT FFO per diluted share was $1.19 in both periods; six-month NAREIT FFO rose 3.4% to $2.42, while the prior-year quarter included $1.3 million of proxy contest expenses. Source
  • Normalized FFO down 2.5%: Normalized FFO per diluted share was $1.19 against $1.22. The quarter included $0.7 million of deferred income tax expense; six-month normalized FFO rose 2.1% to $2.42. Source
  • Normalized FAD up $5.7 million: Normalized FAD rose to $61.6 million from $56.0 million, which management attributed mainly to the net impact of acquisitions; six-month normalized FAD reached $124.1 million. Source

Segments and same-store SHOP

  • SHOP NOI rose on acquisitions: SHOP segment NOI was $11.0 million against $3.8 million, with acquisitions contributing $4.7 million and transitioned properties $2.7 million. Real Estate Investments NOI was $73.8 million against $73.5 million. Source
  • Same-store SHOP NOI slightly lower: Same Store SHOP NOI was $3.6 million against $3.8 million. Same Store covers properties owned, consolidated and operational for the full period in both comparative periods. Source
  • Same-store resident fees down $0.2 million: On a same-store basis, resident fees less senior housing operating expenses declined $0.2 million in the quarter. Source
  • Rental income up 1.6%: Rental income rose $1.1 million, or 1.6%, to $71.4 million, with $3.0 million from 11 properties acquired since April 1, 2025 offset by $1.9 million from seven properties moved into SHOP in August 2025. Source

“We also completed the sale of the NHC portfolio, one of the largest transactions in the Company's history, reducing balance sheet leverage to well below our target range and providing significant financial flexibility to pursue additional private-pay senior housing investments.”

Eric Mendelsohn, NHI’s President and CEO

Portfolio activity and NHC sale

  • NHC portfolio sold for $560.0 million: The 35 properties leased to NHC (32 SNFs and three ILFs) were sold to the NHC Purchaser. The four Florida subleased properties were assigned to the purchaser, and the sale gain is expected at about $541.6 million. Source
  • Four properties sold for $91.8 million: Four properties were sold in the quarter for $91.8 million net proceeds, with a $21.8 million gain. A buyer affiliate provided a $5.5 million mortgage note on one property. Two Texas properties sold for $19.0 million cash. Source
  • Colorado and Georgia acquisitions added: Seven Colorado senior housing properties (532 units) were bought for $106.9 million into SHOP. Two Georgia properties were bought for $17.5 million on a triple-net lease at an 8.0% initial rate. Both used Section 1031 exchanges. Source
  • Bickford rent reset in April: Four Bickford master leases covering 37 properties were amended in April 2026 to combined annual base rent of $38.4 million, with 2.0% to 3.0% escalators and new contingent rent based on revenue. Source

Investment pipeline and demand

  • Signed LOIs total $127.3 million: Signed letters of intent total about $127.3 million, mainly SHOP, at an average initial NOI yield near 6.8%. The first-quarter figure was $20.3 million at about 7.5%. Source
  • About $420 million under evaluation: Beyond the signed letters of intent, the company is evaluating about $420 million across SHOP, sale-leasebacks and loans with purchase options, mainly senior housing. Portfolio deals are excluded; the first-quarter pipeline was about $560 million. Source

“Our total SHOP NOI for the second quarter increased by approximately 188% year-over-year driven by our recent acquisitions while the same-store SHOP results were ahead of expectations.”

Eric Mendelsohn, NHI’s President and CEO

Costs, margins and NOI

  • Total NOI rose to $84.8 million: Total NOI was $84.8 million against $77.4 million. Six-month NOI was $169.0 million against $152.9 million. Source
  • Senior housing costs rose with acquisitions: Senior housing operating expenses were $33.8 million against $10.4 million, alongside resident fees and services of $44.8 million against $14.2 million. Source
  • G&A up 44% on compensation: General and administrative expenses rose $2.7 million, or 44.0%, to $8.8 million, mainly on higher compensation and costs tied to the CFO transition. Source
  • Interest and depreciation expense rose: Interest expense rose $0.8 million to $15.8 million, mainly on the 2033 Senior Notes, partly offset by repayments and lower variable rates. Depreciation and amortization rose $5.6 million, or 28.3%. Source

Balance sheet and leverage

  • Leverage at 4.1x, within target: Consolidated net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 4.1x, within the 3.5x to 4.5x target range and up from 4.0x in the first quarter. Consolidated net debt was $1.2 billion. Source
  • Revolver borrowings rose to $438.0 million: Revolver borrowings were $438.0 million of a $700.0 million facility at June 30, against $309.0 million at March 31. Source
  • Investment grade ratings held: The company said it complies with all debt covenants and holds investment grade credit ratings from Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.94: The Board raised the quarterly cash dividend to $0.94 per share from $0.92, declared August 7, 2026. Source
  • ATM capacity of $500 million: The company had $500.0 million available under its ATM equity program at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Diluted share count increased: Weighted average diluted shares were 48,498,181 in the quarter, against 46,822,465 a year earlier. Source

Leadership and strategy

  • Chief Operating Officer appointed: Management said it recently appointed a Chief Operating Officer to strengthen asset management and business development while navigating the current operating environment. Source
  • CFO contact changed; transition costs: Release contact moved from John L. Spaid, CFO, in the first quarter to Todd M. Siefert, Chief Financial Officer. The company recorded $0.5 million of CFO transition compensation in the quarter. Source
  • Private-pay senior housing focus: After the NHC sale, management said the balance sheet gives flexibility to pursue more private-pay senior housing investments. Source

Guidance assumptions and changes

  • Full-year ranges held: Full-year ranges for net income, NAREIT FFO, Normalized FFO and FAD match the first-quarter update, with the Normalized FFO per diluted share range at $4.74 to $4.79. Source
  • Yield and SHOP mix dropped: The first-quarter assumption of $180 million in new investments at a 7.8% initial NOI yield, with about 60% SHOP, is now stated without yield or SHOP mix. The forward equity settlement item is also absent. Source
  • Disposition proceeds assumed at $665 million: About $665 million of 2026 disposition proceeds is assumed, producing gains of $565.9 million to $566.3 million. SHOP same-store and total SHOP NOI ranges are unchanged. Source

Coming up, as management said on 10 August 2026

  • Dividend payable November 6: The $0.94 dividend is payable November 6, 2026 to holders of record as of September 30, 2026. Source
  • Section 1031 proceeds for LOIs: Management expects to use the proceeds of the Section 1031 exchange started by the NHC sale to fund the signed letters of intent. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
NAREIT FFO per diluted share Source$1.19 for the quarter; $2.42 for six months
Normalized FFO per diluted share Source$1.19 (Q2) vs $1.22
Normalized FAD Source$61.6 million (Q2) vs $56.0 million
Same-store SHOP NOI Source$3.6 million (Q2) vs $3.8 million
SHOP invested capital Source$854.8 million in Q2, up 137%
Dispositions net proceeds Source$91.8 million, four properties (Q2)
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA Source4.1x (target range 3.5x to 4.5x)

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management cited navigating the current operating environment as the reason for appointing a Chief Operating Officer. Source
  • External: Guidance rests on other assumptions that are outside the company's control and may change if actual results differ. Source
  • Financial: Income tax expense of $0.7 million was deferred tax, primarily from changes in TRS operations and investments during the period. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said same-store SHOP results were ahead of expectations in the quarter. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release expected pro forma leverage to fall below the target range after the NHC sale; the second-quarter release says the sale reduced leverage well below the range. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.